Mary Holt

Mary Holt (31 July 1924 – 17 February 2021) was a British Conservative politician, barrister and judge.

Early life Holt was born in July 1924. She was educated at Park School in Preston and gained her degrees, an MA and LLB with honours, from Girton College, Cambridge.

Career Holt became a barrister in 1949 and practiced on the Northern Circuit. Her attempt to regain the seat in the October 1974 election was unsuccessful. Holt served as a circuit judge from 1977 to 1995.