Richard Tracey
British politician (1943-2020)
Richard Patrick Tracey JP (8 February 1943 – 19 March 2020) was a British Conservative politician, journalist, presenter, and reporter.[1] He was the MP for Surbiton from 1983 to 1997, and was Minister for Sport between 1985 and 1987.
Richard Tracey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the London Assembly for Merton and Wandsworth | |
| In office 1 May 2008 – 6 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Elizabeth Howlett |
| Succeeded by | Leonie Cooper |
| Member of Parliament for Surbiton | |
| In office 9 June 1983 – 1 May 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Nigel Fisher |
| Succeeded by | Ed Davey (Kingston and Surbiton) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 February 1943 |
| Died | 19 March 2020 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Katharine Gardner |
| Children | Simon, Nicola, Emma, Polly |
| Education | King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon |
| Alma mater | University of Birmingham |
From 2008 to 2016, when he retired, he was a Member of the London Assembly, in which he represented Merton and Wandsworth. He was the Deputy Leader of the Conservative group.
Tracey died peacefully at home on 19 March 2020, aged 77.[2][3]
References
change- ↑ "Richard Patrick Tracey". People of Today. Debrett's. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ↑ Matthew Maxwell Scott: A tribute to Richard Tracey
- ↑ "TRACEY- - Deaths Announcements - Telegraph Announcements". Archived from the original on 2020-03-25. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
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