David Lepper
British politician (born 1945)
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David Lepper (born 15 September 1945) is a British Labour and Co-operative politician who was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Brighton Pavilion from 1997 to 2010.
David Lepper | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Brighton Pavilion | |
| In office 1 May 1997 – 12 April 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Derek Spencer |
| Succeeded by | Caroline Lucas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 September 1945 |
| Party | Labour Co-op |
| Alma mater | University of Kent University of Sussex University of Westminster |
Non-political life
Lepper was educated at the University of Kent where he took a degree in English and American literature. He also has a PGCE qualification from the University of Sussex and a Postgraduate Diploma in Film from the Polytechnic of Central London.[citation needed] Prior to his election to parliament Lepper worked as a secondary school English and Media Studies teacher at Westlain Grammar School and Falmer High School, both in Brighton. Lepper is married to Jeane (born Jeane Stroud); they have one son and one daughter.[1]
On 24 July 2012, David Lepper was conferred the honorary degree of Master of Laws from the University of Brighton.[2]
Politics
Lepper was the first Labour leader of Brighton Borough Council,[1] and Mayor in 1993–94.[1] His wife Jeane is a former mayor[1][3] and councillor within the Labour group on Brighton and Hove Council.[4] In parliament, Lepper chaired the Broadcasting select committee.[citation needed] Lepper supported the building of the new stadium for Brighton & Hove Albion FC.[citation needed]
In 2006, he announced that he would be standing down at the next general election.[5]
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