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“It is my saddest day as an MP when my party brings in a bill which I'm fundamentally opposed to. I'm very sad my party has brought this in without any democratic mandate.”

Quote by Peter Bone

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Peter Bone
Peter Bone

Peter Bone is a British politician and Conservative Party member who served as Member of Parliament for Wellingborough constituency from 1997 to 2019. Born on October 19, 1952, Bone began his career as a teacher before entering politics. He was elected to the House of Commons in 1997 and successfully held his seat through multiple general elections until his retirement in 2019. Known for his conservative political views, he was active in parliamentary debates on education, fiscal policy, and social issues. more

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