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Joan Hall (British politician)

Joan Valerie Hall, CBE (31 August 1935 – 27 January 2026) was a British Conservative Party politician and secretary.

Early life and education

Hall was born in Yorkshire on 31 August 1935. She was educated at Queen Margaret's School, York.

Career

At the 1970 general election she was elected member of parliament (MP) for the marginal seat of Keighley with a majority of 616 votes, becoming its first female MP. However, at the February 1974 election, she lost by 878 votes to the Labour candidate, Bob Cryer.

Hall served as PPS to Anthony Stodart, Minister of State at the Ministry of Agriculture.

She was a staunch supporter of Margaret Thatcher in her battle with Edward Heath for the leadership of the Conservative Party, and acted as Thatcher's chauffeur.

Death

Hall died on 27 January 2026, at the age of 90.

References

Sources

  • Times Guide to the House of Commons February 1974

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