Jean Corston, Baroness Corston
Jean Ann Corston, Baroness Corston, PC (born 5 May 1942) is a British politician and life peer who served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Bristol East from 1992 to 2005, during which time she served as Chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party from 2001 to 2005.
The Right Honourable The Baroness Corston PC | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party | |
| In office 11 July 2001 – 24 May 2005 | |
| Leader | Tony Blair |
| Preceded by | Clive Soley |
| Succeeded by | Ann Clwyd |
| Member of Parliament for Bristol East | |
| In office 9 April 1992 – 11 April 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Jonathan Sayeed |
| Succeeded by | Kerry McCarthy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jean Ann Parkin 5 May 1942 |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse(s) | Christopher Corston Peter Townsend |
| Children | 2 - Sarah and David |
| Alma mater | London School of Economics, Open University |
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