Michael Howard

British politician; Former leader of the Conservative Party (UK) · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Born 1941 · age 85

Michael Howard, Baron Howard of Lympne is a British politician who was Leader of the Conservative Party and Leader of the Opposition from November 2003 to December 2005.

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2011Companion of HonourAward1993“Let us be clear. Prison works. It ensures that we are protected from murderers, muggers and rapists, and it makes many who are tempted to commit crime think twice.”In their words7 October 1993The IndependentRead the whole statement

1982King's CounselAward1941Born7 July 1941

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Howard as Home Secretary

Howard in 2010

Insignia of a Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour, which Howard became in 2011

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For once, prime minister, I believe you.
Response to Tony Blair, who insisted he had not staged a Fathers 4 Justice protest which had just interrupted Prime Minister's Question., Own words

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Companion of Honour2011

King's Counsel1982

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He previously held cabinet positions in the governments of Margaret Thatcher and John Major, including Secretary of State for Employment, Secretary of State for the Environment and Home Secretary.

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United Kingdom