Constituency : Torridge and West Devon 1997-2005
John took over from Emma Nicholson at Torridge and West Devon having stood against her in 1987.
John is the son of an army lawyer and lieutenant-colonel. He was educated at Ampleforth College and joined the Royal Marines. He was a commando for seven years before becoming a solicitor specialising in tax affairs. He also bred cattle.
John became a spokesman on home affairs and justice.
John was a very independent-minded MP. He was sceptical about Europe and was the hardest Liberal Democrat to MP to convince about voting against the war in Iraq. He voted against the bans on handguns and hunting. He also campaigned against defence cuts.
John supported the establishment of limited liability partnerships.
John stood down in 2005.
John became a life peer in 2006. He generally speaks about the armed forces.
He is now 73.
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