British journalist, broadcaster and former politician
For the 13th-century chronicler, see Matthew Paris. For the lawyer and writer on Balkan affairs, see Matthew Parish.
Matthew Parris
Member of Parliament for West Derbyshire
In office 3 May 1979 – 8 May 1986
Preceded by
James Scott-Hopkins
Succeeded by
Patrick McLoughlin
Personal details
Born
(1949-08-07) 7 August 1949 (age 74) Johannesburg, South Africa
Political party
Conservative
Domestic partner
Julian Glover
Education
Clare College, Cambridge (BA)
Yale University
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