David Atkinson (politician)
| David Atkinson | |
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| Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East |
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In office 25 November 1977 – 11 April 2005 |
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| Preceded by | John Cordle |
| Succeeded by | Tobias Ellwood |
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| Born |
David Anthony Atkinson 24 March 1940 Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK |
| Died | 23 January 2012 (aged 71) UK |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Sue Pilsworth (1968-1992,div.) Robert Reid (2011-2012, his death) |
| Children | Anthony Katie |
David Anthony Atkinson (24 March 1940 – 23 January 2012) was Conservative British Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East from a 1977 by-election until he stepped down at the 2005 general election.
Born in Westcliff-on-Sea, Atkinson attended St George's College, Weybridge and Southend College of Technology. He later trained at the Chelsea College of Aeronautical and Automobile Engineering in Chelsea where he gained a Diploma in Automobile Engineering and Motor Trade Management. From 1963-72, he was Director of Chalkwell Motor Co. Ltd in Leigh-on-Sea, and from 1973-77 he worked for David Graham Studios Ltd in printing, marketing, artwork and design.
Atkinson was national chairman of the Young Conservatives from 1970 until 1971, more right-wing than the long line of his moderate predecessors and successors. He contested the Newham North West constituency in February 1974 and Basildon in October 1974.
Atkinson became an MP at the Bournemouth East by-election, 1977, retaining the seat for his party. He served as PPS to Paul Channon and was a vociferous supporter of corporal punishment and was nearly sacked for voting against the Government in its support.
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