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Timothy Wood

b. 1940

British politician (born 1940)

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About Timothy Wood

Born 1940. Timothy Wood is a British politician.

Timothy John Rogerson Wood (born 13 August 1940), known as Tim Wood, is a British politician. He was the Conservative Party member of parliament (MP) for Stevenage, which he won at the 1983 general election.

Before becoming an MP, he served as a councillor on Bracknell District Council for Harmanswater from 1976 to 1983. Immediately after his election, he was appointed Leader of the Council, serving until May 1978. While in Parliament, Wood served as a Parliamentary Private Secretary to Ministers in the Ministry of Defence and Northern Ireland Office. Following the 1992 general election, Wood became a Government Whip.

At the 1997 general election a swing of 13.9% from the Conservatives to Labour saw Wood defeated by Labour Party candidate Barbara Follett by 11,582 votes.

On 3 May 2007, Wood was elected to East Devon District Council to represent Exmouth Littleham ward.

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Member of the 51st Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 50th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Assistant Whip
Also known as
Timothy John Rogerson Wood

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Timothy Wood?

British politician (born 1940)

When was Timothy Wood born?

Timothy Wood was born on 13 August 1940.

What is Timothy Wood's occupation?

Timothy Wood is a politician.

What nationality is Timothy Wood?

Timothy Wood is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Timothy Wood

· Wikidata: Q7807616

· DBpedia: Timothy Wood

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