biography
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Lilley, Peter (Bruce)
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| (1943– )
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| British statesman and writer. He studied at Cambridge, and became an investment adviser. He was elected an MP in 1983, then became parliamentary private secretary to Chancellor of the Exchequer Nigel Lawson (1985–7), economic secretary (1987–9) and financial secretary (1989–90) to the Treasury, and secretary-of-state for trade and industry (1990–2) and for social security (1992- -7). He is the author of several books on economic and political affairs. He emerged as a contender for the leadership of the Conservative Party following John Major's resignation in 1997, but withdrew after the first ballot. Under William Hague's leadership, he became deputy leader of the party (1997–9) and shadow chancellor (1997–9). |
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