Bill Wiggin
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| Bill Wiggin MP | |
| In office | |
|---|---|
| 2001 – present | |
| Born | 4 June 1966 |
| Constituency | Leominster |
| Majority | 13,187 (27%) |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Website: www.billwiggin.com | |
Bill Wiggin (born 4 June, 1966) is a British Conservative Party politician, Member of Parliament and Shadow Minister for Agriculture & Fisheries. He has held the seat of Leominster since the 2001 election.
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[edit] Early life
William David Wiggin was born in Herefordshire in 1966. He attended Eton and later read Economics at the University of Wales, Bangor. [1]
Following this, Wiggin managed the Foreign Exchange department of Commerzbank. [2]
[edit] Political career
Wiggin was selected as the Conservative candidate for Burnley for the 1997 election. He came second to Peter Pike, who recorded a 17,062 majority over him. [3] Returning to his roots, he was selected as the Conservative Party candidate in the safe seat of Leominster in April 1999, replacing Peter Temple-Morris (who had defected to the Labour Party). He won his seat in 2001 with a 10,367 majority over his Liberal Democrat opponent.
Initially a backbencher, he was admitted to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs select committee in 2002. During 2003, Michael Howard appointed him to the position of Shadow Minister for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Shadow Secretary of State for Wales. In the reshuffle following the 2005 general election, he was replaced in these posts and made Shadow Minister of Agriculture & Fisheries, where he has remained.
He was re-elected at the 2005 general election with a 2.4% swing in his favour.
[edit] Political stance
Among his many other votes, Wiggin has voted with the noes on a blanket ban on smoking in pubs and restaurants, the 2004 Hunting Bill, and some sections of the Prevention of Terrorism bills.
[edit] Next general election
Shortly before the 2005 general election, the Boundary Commission for England recommended the name of the constituency be changed to North Herefordshire. This change will come into effect at the 54th general election. Assuming Wiggin is reselected as the party candidate, he will contest this seat.
[edit] Family
Wiggin is the son of Jerry Wiggin, former MP for Weston-super-Mare. He married his wife Milly in July 1999 and they have four children; Rosie, Jack and Toby. They live near Ledbury, Herefordshire.
[edit] References
- ^ General Election 2005 timesonline.co.uk, retrieved 2006-10-18
- ^ Bill Wiggin MP profile Conservative Party website, retrieved 2006-10-18
- ^ Guardian Unlimited politics: Ask Aristotle (Burnley) Guardian Unlimited network, retrieved 2006-10-18
[edit] External links
- Bill Wiggin MP homepage
- Conservative Party profile of Bill Wiggin MP
- Leominster Conservative Association
- TheyWorkForYou.com - Bill Wiggin
- The Public Whip Bill Wiggin voting record
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by: Peter Temple-Morris |
Member of Parliament for Leominster 2001 – present |
Incumbent |
