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David Waddington

British politician and barrister

Died when: 87 years 205 days (1050 months)
Star Sign: Leo

 

David Waddington

David Charles Waddington, Baron Waddington, GCVO, PC, QC, DL (2 August 1929 – 23 February 2017) was a British politician and barrister.A member of the Conservative Party, he served as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons from 1968 to 1974 and 1979 to 1990, and was then made a life peer in the House of Lords.

During his parliamentary career, Waddington worked in government as Chief Whip, then as Home Secretary and finally as Leader of the House of Lords.

He then served as the Governor of Bermuda between 1992 and 1997.


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