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LAIT, Jacqui |
Beckenham |
Conservative |
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 Member for Beckenham since November 1997 by-election. Political career: Shadow Minister for London (DCLG team) since 2005; Shadow Home Office Minister, Spokesperson on Charities and the Voluntary Sector 2003-05; Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland 2001-03; Frontbench Spokesperson, Pensions 2000-01; Assistant Government Whip 1996-97; Parliamentary Private Secretary of State for Wales 1996-97. Profession/Trade: Established and ran a parliamentary consultancy 1984-92; PR in jute industry, Dundee; Government Information Officer, Scottish Office 1974-80; Parliamentary Advisor, Chemical Industries 1980. Education: Paisley Grammar School; University of Strathclyde, BA Business Management. Affiliations: Member, Alumni Trust Fund Board of the University of Strathclyde. Hobbies: Walking, swimming, theatre, food and wine. b. 16 December 1947, Glasgow. Married.
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2005 |
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2001 |
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Votes |
% |
+/- % |
Votes |
% |
| Conservative |
22,183 |
45.3 |
0.1 |
20,618 |
45.3 |
| Labour |
13,782 |
28.2 |
-6.2 |
15,659 |
34.4 |
| Lib Dem |
10,862 |
22.2 |
6.1 |
7,308 |
16 |
| UKIP |
1,301 |
2.7 |
0.9 |
782 |
1.7 |
| Green |
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961 |
2.1 |
| Independent |
836 |
1.7 |
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| Liberal |
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234 |
0.5 |
| Majority |
8,401 |
17.1 |
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4,959 |
10.9 |
| Turnout |
48,964 |
65.5 |
2.4 |
45,562 |
63.1 |
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