Matthew Taylor (politician)
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Matthew Owen John Taylor (born 3 January 1963) is a politician in the United Kingdom. He is Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Truro and St Austell in Cornwall. He was first elected to Parliament in 1987, in a by-election following the death of David Penhaligon.
He stood for the deputy leadership of the Liberal Democrats in March, 2006 and came second in the ballot.
On being elected, he became the "Baby of the House", holding the title for 10 years.
[edit] External links
- Matthew Taylor MP official site
- Matthew Taylor MP profile at the site of Liberal Democrats
- ePolitix.com - Matthew Taylor
- Guardian Politics - Ask Aristotle: Matthew Taylor MP
- TheyWorkForYou.com - Matthew Taylor MP
- The Public Whip - Matthew Taylor voting record
- BBC News - Matthew Taylor profile 16 March, 2006
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| Preceded by: David Penhaligon | Member of Parliament for Truro 1987 – present | Incumbent |
| Preceded by: Charles Kennedy | Baby of the House 1987–1997 | Succeeded by: Christopher Leslie |
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