David Young (Baron of Graffham)

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David Young (Baron of Graffham), 1932 - 2022

Lived at: 9 Thornton Way

Profession: Politician, Cabinet Minister

About his life:

  • Conservative member of Parliament from 1984 - 2022.
  • Began his career in politics as ‘Minister without Portfolio’, advising the government on issues surrounding unemployment.
  • Promoted to Secretary of State for employment in 1985, and subsequently Secretary of State for Trade and Industry in 1987.
  • Had a central role in planning Margaret Thatcher’s 1987 election campaign, primarily through organising her tours and television appearances. Was given personal credit for her success.
  • Appointed ‘Baron Young of Graffham’ on the 10th October 1984.
  • Stood down from his ministerial post on the resignation of Thatcher.
  • Published his autobiography, ‘The Enterprise Years’ in 1990.

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