Peter Pike

For the Australian politician, see Peter Pike (Australian politician).
Peter Pike
MP
Member of Parliament
for Burnley
In office
10 June 1983  11 April 2005
Preceded by Dan Jones
Succeeded by Kitty Ussher
Personal details
Born (1937-06-26) 26 June 1937[1]
Ware, Hertfordshire, England
Nationality British
Political party Labour
Spouse(s) Sheila
Children Carol
Jane
Residence Burnley, Lancashire
Religion Church of England

Peter Leslie Pike (born 26 June 1937) is a former Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom. He was the Member of Parliament for Burnley, from 1983 until 2005.[2] During 2002, he announced his intention to retire as an MP at the next election. In December 2002, Labour announced they were preparing to choose a woman as his successor.[3]

In January 2003, an All-Women Shortlist was made over his successor.[4] His youngest daughter, Jane, was an firm favourite of becoming the next MP for Burnley, but she did not make the shortlist.[5] In February 2004, Kitty Ussher was chosen as his successor.[6]

References

  1. Who's Who
  2. "MPs' expenses scandal - ex-Burnley MP Peter Pike in the clear". Longridge Today. 28 October 2009. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  3. "Woman MP for Burnley?". Lancashire Telegraph. 23 December 2002.
  4. "Labour reveals short-list of three". Lancashire Telegraph. 23 January 2004.
  5. "Daughter linked to fill dad's shoes". Lancashire Telegraph. 15 January 2003.
  6. "Kitty chosen as Pike's successor". Lancashire Telegraph. 13 February 2004.
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Dan Jones
Member of Parliament for Burnley
19832005
Succeeded by
Kitty Ussher


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