David Lepper
Encyclopedia
David Lepper is a British
Labour Co-operative
politician who was the Member of Parliament
(MP) for Brighton Pavilion from 1997
to 2010.
where he took a degree in English and American literature. He also has a PGCE
qualification from the University of Sussex
and a Postgraduate Diploma in Film from the Polytechnic of Central London
. Prior to his election to parliament Lepper worked as a secondary school English and Media Studies teacher at Westlain Grammar School and Falmer High School
, both in Brighton. Lepper is married to Jeane (born Jeane Stroud); they have one son and one daughter.
leader of Brighton
Council, and Mayor in 1993-94. His wife Jeane is a prominent councillor within the Labour group on Brighton and Hove council. In parliament, Lepper chaired the Broadcasting select committee. Lepper supported the building of the new stadium
for Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
.
In 2006 he announced that he would be standing down at the next general election.
United Kingdom
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Labour Co-operative
Labour Co-operative
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politician who was the Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
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(MP) for Brighton Pavilion from 1997
United Kingdom general election, 1997
The United Kingdom general election, 1997 was held on 1 May 1997, more than five years after the previous election on 9 April 1992, to elect 659 members to the British House of Commons. The Labour Party ended its 18 years in opposition under the leadership of Tony Blair, and won the general...
to 2010.
Non-political life
Lepper was educated at the University of KentUniversity of Kent
The University of Kent, previously the University of Kent at Canterbury, is a public research university based in Kent, United Kingdom...
where he took a degree in English and American literature. He also has a PGCE
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education is a one-year course in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for undergraduate degree holders that allows them to train to be a teacher....
qualification from the University of Sussex
University of Sussex
The University of Sussex is an English public research university situated next to the East Sussex village of Falmer, within the city of Brighton and Hove. The University received its Royal Charter in August 1961....
and a Postgraduate Diploma in Film from the Polytechnic of Central London
University of Westminster
The University of Westminster is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom. Its origins go back to the foundation of the Royal Polytechnic Institution in 1838, and it was awarded university status in 1992.The university's headquarters and original campus are based on Regent...
. Prior to his election to parliament Lepper worked as a secondary school English and Media Studies teacher at Westlain Grammar School and Falmer High School
Falmer High School
Falmer High School was a community mixed-sex non-denominational comprehensive school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Brighton, East Sussex, England. It closed on 31 August 2010 and was replaced by Brighton Aldridge Community Academy on the same site, sponsored by Rod Aldridge.-Grammar school:It was...
, both in Brighton. Lepper is married to Jeane (born Jeane Stroud); they have one son and one daughter.
Politics
Lepper was the first LabourLabour Party (UK)
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leader of Brighton
Brighton
Brighton is the major part of the city of Brighton and Hove in East Sussex, England on the south coast of Great Britain...
Council, and Mayor in 1993-94. His wife Jeane is a prominent councillor within the Labour group on Brighton and Hove council. In parliament, Lepper chaired the Broadcasting select committee. Lepper supported the building of the new stadium
Falmer Stadium
Falmer Stadium, known for sponsorship purposes as the American Express Community Stadium, or The Amex, is a football stadium near the village of Falmer in Brighton and Hove and is the home of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.. The stadium was handed over from the developers to the club on 31 May 2011...
for Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
.
In 2006 he announced that he would be standing down at the next general election.
External links
- Guardian Unlimited Politics - Ask Aristotle: David Lepper MP
- TheyWorkForYou.com - David Lepper MP
- Spoof blog (NOT Lepper's, but a part-parody).