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ARMSTRONG, Hilary Rt Hon |
Durham North West |
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 Member for Durham North West since 1987. Political career: Minister for the Cabinet Office and Social Exclusion, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster 2006-2007; Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury and Government Chief Whip 2001-06; Minister of State, Environment Transport and the Regions 1997-2001; Shadow Local Government Minister 1995-97; Labour Frontbench Treasury Team 1994-95; Parliamentary Private Secretary to John Smith, Leader of the Party 1996-97 and 1992-94; Labour Frontbench Education Team 1988-92. Special political interests: Regional policy, employment, education, welfare, international development. Profession/Trade: Lecturer in youth and community work. Education: Monk Wearmouth Comprehensive School; West Ham College of Technology; Birmingham University. Affiliations: Amicus, MSF. Hobbies: Reading, theatre, supporting Sunderland AFC. b. 30 November 1945, Sunderland. Married.
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2005 |
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2001 |
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Votes |
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+/- % |
Votes |
% |
| Labour |
21,312 |
53.9 |
-8.6 |
24,526 |
62.5 |
| Conservative |
6,463 |
16.4 |
-4.5 |
8,193 |
20.9 |
| Lib Dem |
7,869 |
19.9 |
5.0 |
5,846 |
14.9 |
| Independent |
3,865 |
9.8 |
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661 |
1.7 |
| Majority |
13,443 |
34.0 |
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16,333 |
41.6 |
| Turnout |
39,509 |
57.9 |
-0.5 |
39,226 |
58.5 |
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