David Mellor
Former British politician, non-practising barrister, broadcaster, journalist and businessman · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Born 1949 · age 77
David John Mellor is a British broadcaster, barrister, and former politician. As a member of the Conservative Party, he served in the Cabinet of Prime Minister John Major as Chief Secretary to the Treasury (1990-1992) and Secretary of State for National Heritage, before resigning in 1992.
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He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Putney from 1979 to 1997. Since leaving Parliament, Mellor has worked as a newspaper columnist, a radio presenter, and an after-dinner speaker. He also served as Chairman of the government's Football Task Force.