David Maclean

The Right Honourable David John MacLean (born May 16, 1953, Scotland) is a United Kingdom politician, and Conservative Member of Parliament for Penrith and The Border.

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May 16 - 1953 - Scotland - United Kingdom - Conservative - Member of Parliament - Penrith and The Border

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He was elected to the Commons in a by-election in 1983, and served as a junior minister under Margaret Thatcher and John Major. He was seen as a Thatcherite, saying about beggars that 'I always give them something - I give them a piece of my mind.'

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1983 - Margaret Thatcher - John Major - Thatcherite

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He was made Chief Whip of the opposition under Iain Duncan Smith. When Duncan Smith lost a vote of confidence, MacLean tendered his resignation but was reappointed to the position under new leader Michael Howard.

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Chief Whip - Iain Duncan Smith - Michael Howard

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