Patrick Cormack
Patrick Thomas Cormack, Baron Cormack, DL, FSA, FRHistS (born 18 May 1939) is a British politician, historian, journalist and author. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for 40 years, from 1970 to 2010. Cormack is a member of the Conservative Party and is seen as a one-nation conservative.
The Lord Cormack | |
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Official portrait, 2019 | |
| Chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee | |
| In office 2005 – 12 April 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Laurence Robertson |
| Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons | |
| In office 1 June 1997 – 1 January 2000 | |
| Leader | William Hague |
| Succeeded by | James Cran |
| Shadow Minister for Constitutional Affairs | |
| In office 1 June 1997 – 1 January 2000 | |
| Leader | William Hague |
| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal | |
| Assumed office 21 December 2010 Life peerage | |
| Member of Parliament for South Staffordshire South West Staffordshire (1974–1983) | |
| In office 28 February 1974 – 12 April 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Gavin Williamson |
| Member of Parliament for Cannock | |
| In office 18 June 1970 – 8 February 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Jennie Lee |
| Succeeded by | Gwilym Roberts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 May 1939 Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Kathleen Mary MacDonald |
| Education | St James's Choir School Havelock School |
| Alma mater | University of Hull |
Before entering Parliament, Cormack was a teacher. He was elected for Cannock at the 1970 general election. Following boundary changes he was elected for South West Staffordshire in 1974, renamed South Staffordshire in 1983. He was elected chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee in 2005. He was also twice a candidate for the Speakership of the House of Commons. Since standing down from the House of Commons in 2010, he has served as an active life peer in the House of Lords.