John Cockcroft (politician)

John Hoyle Cockcroft (born 6 July 1934)[1] is a British Conservative politician.

Cockcroft served as a Lieutenant in the Royal Army from 1953 to 1955.[1] He worked as a journalist from 1959 to 1974, and again 1981 through 1986, writing for the Financial Times, Daily Telegraph, and Sunday Telegraph.[1] He was Member of Parliament for Nantwich in Cheshire from February 1974 until 1979.[1][2][3] He has served on numerous boards and commissions.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e John Cockcroft listing at Debrett's website. Accessed February 1, 2010.
  2. ^ Mr John Cockcroft MP Nantwich at the Public Whip website. Accessed February 1, 2010.
  3. ^ Millbank Systems website. Accessed February 1, 2010.
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Robert Grant-Ferris		 Member of Parliament for Nantwich
February 1974–1979		 Succeeded by
Sir Nicholas Bonsor