Lindi St Clair
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Lindi St Clair is an author, leader of the Corrective Party, and campaigner for prostitutes' rights.
Formerly Britain
's most famous 20th Century prostitute but now retired and confirmed as a Christian, St Clair achieved recognition when she accused the Inland Revenue
in the High Court
of England of being "Her Majesty's pimps" , and living off immoral earnings, after its classification of prostitution as a trade in a high profile court case.
Ms. St Clair stood for election to the British Government 11 times.
, Wiltshire
, where she went to school and at 14 years old became a beatnik
, then a mod
, then a rocker and a biker
running away from home to London where she associated with the rockers and Hells Angels
. She found employment in a few menial jobs before becoming a prostitute on the streets and, not drinking, smoking or taking drugs, was able to save enough money to buy a large freehold Victorian end of terrace house in Earls Court. Here she ran a lavish brothel frequented by British and international politicians and aristocrats as a high profile Madam
and dominatrix
.
For many years, from the mid seventies until her bankruptcy in 1992 (after the Inland Revenue pursued her for tax evasion), St. Clair offered sexual services from her own large four-storey house at Eardley Crescent, in Earls Court
, London. A very successful professional dominatrix
and madam, she once owned a yellow Rolls Royce and had her own yacht which she kept at Bray in Berkshire. In 1991, it emerged St Clair was renting Chancellor of the Exchequer
Norman Lamont's basement flat in Notting Hill
. At one time, she claimed that 252 Members of Parliament had been her clients. She has appeared on television and radio on many occasions, including The Ruby Wax
Show and The James Whale
Show.
Despite being taxed on her earnings, St Clair found when she attempted to register the companies, 'Prostitutes Ltd', 'Hookers Ltd', and 'Lindi St Clair (French Lessons) Ltd' that they were all rejected by the Registrar of Companies
, and then 'Lindi St Clair (Personal Services) Ltd' by the Attorney General .
St Clair spelt her surname "St Claire" between 1974 and 1985 and has also used the names Miss Whiplash, Carla Davis and Lily Lavender.
St Clair attempted to become elected to the House of Commons
, in eleven by-election
s, on one occasion threatening to exposing the depraved lives of hundreds of MPs. The Corrective Party shared its election agent with the Monster Raving Loony Party.
of trying to live off immoral earnings when they asked her to pay £112,779.92 in back income tax, because they classed prostitution as a trade. Pursued by tax inspector S J Pinkney, her accountant claimed that as a result of the case she made two failed suicide bids. She lost the case claiming, "The tax man is a pimp and the government is a pimp as well".
. On November 15th 2009, having legally reverted to her birth name, she confirmed by the Bishop of Hereford
at Stoke Lacy
church in Herefordshire
.
Formerly Britain
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
's most famous 20th Century prostitute but now retired and confirmed as a Christian, St Clair achieved recognition when she accused the Inland Revenue
Inland Revenue
The Inland Revenue was, until April 2005, a department of the British Government responsible for the collection of direct taxation, including income tax, national insurance contributions, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, corporation tax, petroleum revenue tax and stamp duty...
in the High Court
High Court of Justice
The High Court of Justice is, together with the Court of Appeal and the Crown Court, one of the Senior Courts of England and Wales...
of England of being "Her Majesty's pimps" , and living off immoral earnings, after its classification of prostitution as a trade in a high profile court case.
Ms. St Clair stood for election to the British Government 11 times.
Biography
Born in Hackney, London, Lindi St Clair's real name was Marian June Akin. She grew up in SwindonSwindon
Swindon is a large town within the borough of Swindon and ceremonial county of Wiltshire, in South West England. It is midway between Bristol, west and Reading, east. London is east...
, Wiltshire
Wiltshire
Wiltshire is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is landlocked and borders the counties of Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. It contains the unitary authority of Swindon and covers...
, where she went to school and at 14 years old became a beatnik
Beatnik
Beatnik was a media stereotype of the 1950s and early 1960s that displayed the more superficial aspects of the Beat Generation literary movement of the 1950s and violent film images, along with a cartoonish depiction of the real-life people and the spiritual quest in Jack Kerouac's autobiographical...
, then a mod
Mod
- General :* Honour Moderations, a first set of examinations at Oxford University* Maximum operating depth, in scuba diving, the depth at which a gas mix exceeds safe limits* Ministry of Defence, the part of a government responsible for matters of military defence...
, then a rocker and a biker
Biker
Biker may refer to:* a rider of a motorcycle, i.e., one who participates in motorcycling* a member of a motorcycle club* a member of an outlaw motorcycle club* a rider of a bicycle...
running away from home to London where she associated with the rockers and Hells Angels
Hells Angels
The Hells Angels Motorcycle Club is a worldwide one-percenter motorcycle gang and organized crime syndicate whose members typically ride Harley-Davidson motorcycles. In the United States and Canada, the Hells Angels are incorporated as the Hells Angels Motorcycle Corporation. Their primary motto...
. She found employment in a few menial jobs before becoming a prostitute on the streets and, not drinking, smoking or taking drugs, was able to save enough money to buy a large freehold Victorian end of terrace house in Earls Court. Here she ran a lavish brothel frequented by British and international politicians and aristocrats as a high profile Madam
Pimp
A pimp is an agent for prostitutes who collects part of their earnings. The pimp may receive this money in return for advertising services, physical protection, or for providing a location where she may engage clients...
and dominatrix
Dominatrix
Dominatrix or mistress is a woman or women who takes the dominant role in bondage, discipline and sadomasochism, or BDSM. A common form of address for a submissive to a dominatrix is "mistress", "ma'am", "domina" or "maîtresse"...
.
For many years, from the mid seventies until her bankruptcy in 1992 (after the Inland Revenue pursued her for tax evasion), St. Clair offered sexual services from her own large four-storey house at Eardley Crescent, in Earls Court
Earls Court
Earls Court is a district in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England. It is an inner-city district centred on Earl's Court Road and surrounding streets, located 3.1 miles west south-west of Charing Cross. It borders the sub-districts of South Kensington to the East, West...
, London. A very successful professional dominatrix
Dominatrix
Dominatrix or mistress is a woman or women who takes the dominant role in bondage, discipline and sadomasochism, or BDSM. A common form of address for a submissive to a dominatrix is "mistress", "ma'am", "domina" or "maîtresse"...
and madam, she once owned a yellow Rolls Royce and had her own yacht which she kept at Bray in Berkshire. In 1991, it emerged St Clair was renting Chancellor of the Exchequer
Chancellor of the Exchequer
The Chancellor of the Exchequer is the title held by the British Cabinet minister who is responsible for all economic and financial matters. Often simply called the Chancellor, the office-holder controls HM Treasury and plays a role akin to the posts of Minister of Finance or Secretary of the...
Norman Lamont's basement flat in Notting Hill
Notting Hill
Notting Hill is an area in London, England, close to the north-western corner of Kensington Gardens, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea...
. At one time, she claimed that 252 Members of Parliament had been her clients. She has appeared on television and radio on many occasions, including The Ruby Wax
Ruby Wax
Ruby Wax is a BAFTA nominated American comedian who made a career in the United Kingdom as part of the alternative comedy scene in the 1980s.-Early life:...
Show and The James Whale
James Whale (radio)
Michael "James" Whale is a British radio and television host. He is known for his plain-speaking, often ascerbic and confrontational, broadcasting style; during phone-ins he frequently hangs up on callers he disagrees with or who do not make their point quickly enough.-Early life:Whale was born...
Show.
Despite being taxed on her earnings, St Clair found when she attempted to register the companies, 'Prostitutes Ltd', 'Hookers Ltd', and 'Lindi St Clair (French Lessons) Ltd' that they were all rejected by the Registrar of Companies
Registrar of Companies
The Registrar of Companies for England, Wales & Scotland is the official responsible for Companies House, which deals with all filings relating to the Companies Act 1985 to 2006, ensuring the document filings are kept up-to-date and deals with any breaches of the Companies Act.The Registrar Of...
, and then 'Lindi St Clair (Personal Services) Ltd' by the Attorney General .
St Clair spelt her surname "St Claire" between 1974 and 1985 and has also used the names Miss Whiplash, Carla Davis and Lily Lavender.
Corrective Party
Described as the fastest growing fringe party in 1993, the Corrective party was a radical British political party which campaigned for social justice, civil liberties, animal rights and sexual freedom.St Clair attempted to become elected to the House of Commons
British House of Commons
The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which also comprises the Sovereign and the House of Lords . Both Commons and Lords meet in the Palace of Westminster. The Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 650 members , who are known as Members...
, in eleven by-election
By-election
A by-election is an election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between regularly scheduled elections....
s, on one occasion threatening to exposing the depraved lives of hundreds of MPs. The Corrective Party shared its election agent with the Monster Raving Loony Party.
Inland Revenue Case
She accused the Inland RevenueInland Revenue
The Inland Revenue was, until April 2005, a department of the British Government responsible for the collection of direct taxation, including income tax, national insurance contributions, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, corporation tax, petroleum revenue tax and stamp duty...
of trying to live off immoral earnings when they asked her to pay £112,779.92 in back income tax, because they classed prostitution as a trade. Pursued by tax inspector S J Pinkney, her accountant claimed that as a result of the case she made two failed suicide bids. She lost the case claiming, "The tax man is a pimp and the government is a pimp as well".
Religious conversion
On 27 February 2009 it was reported that St Clair had been rescued from her car and flown to hospital after the vehicle left a remote Herefordshire road and landed upside down in a stream, trapping her for up to 24 hours. This experience led her to embrace ChristianityChristianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
. On November 15th 2009, having legally reverted to her birth name, she confirmed by the Bishop of Hereford
Bishop of Hereford
The Bishop of Hereford is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Hereford in the Province of Canterbury.The see is in the City of Hereford where the seat is located at the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary and Saint Ethelbert which was founded as a cathedral in 676.The Bishop's residence is...
at Stoke Lacy
Stoke Lacy
Stoke Lacy is a small village and civil parish in the English county of Herefordshire.Stoke Lacy lies on the main A465 road that connects Hereford and Bromyard and is from the former and from the latter.-History:...
church in Herefordshire
Herefordshire
Herefordshire is a historic and ceremonial county in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes it is a NUTS 3 region and is one of three counties that comprise the "Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire" NUTS 2 region. It also forms a unitary district known as the...
.