Martin Bell
Martin Bell, OBE (born 31 August 1938) is a British UNICEF (UNICEF UK) Ambassador, a former broadcast war reporter and former independent politician. He was an Member of Parliament (MP) for Tatton from 1997 to 2001. Sometimes, he is called "the man in the white suit".[1]
Martin Bell | |
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 Martin Bell in 2009 | |
| Member of Parliament for Tatton | |
| In office 1 May 1997 – 7 June 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Neil Hamilton |
| Succeeded by | George Osborne |
| Majority | 11,077 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 August 1938 Redisham, Suffolk, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Independent |
| Relations | Adrian Bell (father, dead) Anthea Bell (sister) Oliver Kamm (nephew) |
| Alma mater | King's College, Cambridge |
| Occupation | War reporter |
Martin Bell Media
Bell addresses a Frontline Club forum in 2007.
References
- ↑ "Sleaze, scandal and the man in the white suit". the Guardian. 2004-05-16. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
| Parliament of the United Kingdom (1801–present) | ||
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| Preceded by Neil Hamilton |
Member of Parliament for Tatton 1997–2001 |
Succeeded by George Osborne |