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Gerald Howarth
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| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for International Security Strategy | |
| In office 12 May 2010 – 4 September 2012 |
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| Prime Minister | David Cameron |
| Preceded by | The Baroness Taylor of Bolton |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Murrison |
| Member of Parliament for Aldershot |
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| In office 1 May 1997 – 3 May 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Julian Critchley |
| Succeeded by | Leo Docherty |
| Member of Parliament for Cannock and Burntwood |
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| In office 9 June 1983 – 16 March 1992 |
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| Preceded by | Gwilym Roberts |
| Succeeded by | Tony Wright |
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James Gerald Douglas Howarth
12 September 1947 |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Jane Squibb |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Southampton |
| Website | www.geraldhowarth.org[Usurped!] |
Sir Gerald Howarth (born September 12, 1947) is a British politician from the Conservative Party. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Aldershot from 1997 to 2017. Before that, he was an MP for Cannock and Burntwood from 1983 to 1992.
From 2010 to 2012, he worked at the Ministry of Defence, helping with international security. He also became the chairman of a group called Conservative Way Forward. In 2016, he joined a group called Leave Means Leave. He decided not to run for election again in 2017.
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Early Life and Education
Gerald Howarth is the son of James and Mary Howarth. He went to Bloxham School and then studied at the University of Southampton. In 1973, he married Elizabeth Jane Squibb. They have two sons and a daughter named Emily. Emily is married to another Conservative MP, James Cartlidge.
Howarth joined the Conservative Party in 1964. He was interested in politics from a young age.
Early Career and Interests
Howarth became a qualified private pilot. In 1968, he joined the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve as an acting pilot officer. He served there until 1969. Later, in 1988, he won an award called the Britannia Airways Parliamentary Pilot of the Year Award.
In the 1970s, Howarth worked in banking. He was employed by the Bank of America International Ltd from 1971 to 1977. After that, he worked at the European Arab Bank and then the Standard Chartered Bank. He was elected to Parliament after his banking career.
He was also involved in political groups. From 1969 to 1971, he was the General Secretary of the Society for Individual Freedom. He was also a member of the Conservative Monday Club during his university years. From 1973 to 1977, he was a Director of the Freedom Under The Law Group. He also served as an elected councillor in the London Borough of Hounslow from 1982 to 1983.
Parliamentary Journey
First Time as an MP (1983–1992)
Gerald Howarth was first elected as an MP for Cannock and Burntwood in 1983. This was a big win for the Conservative Party.
He worked as a Parliamentary Private Secretary for Michael Spicer from 1987 to 1990. He lost his seat in the 1992 election. He was out of Parliament for five years.
Return to Parliament (1997–2017)
Howarth was re-elected to Parliament in 1997. This time, he became the MP for Aldershot.
He strongly supported the British defence industry. In 2009, he said that people who criticize the defence industry should be ashamed. He believed it was a "noble industry." He also suggested that if his party won the election, he would be happy to be called "Minister for War." This showed his belief that the government should fully support the armed forces, especially during times of conflict.
In 2015, his son-in-law, James Cartlidge, also became a Conservative MP. On April 20, 2017, Howarth announced that he would not seek re-election in the 2017 general election. He now lives in Suffolk.
Honours and Other Roles
Recognitions and Appointments
After a government reshuffle in 2012, Gerald Howarth was given a special honour. He was appointed a Knight Bachelor on September 20, 2012. This means he can use the title "Sir."
In April 2013, he was chosen to be the chairman of a political group. This group is called Conservative Way Forward. It supports the ideas of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Advising on Whistleblowing
Currently, Howarth is the chairman of Addveritas. This organization gives advice on whistleblowing. Whistleblowing is when someone reports dishonest or illegal activities within a company or government.
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Howarth and Christopher Gill (Conservative MP for Ludlow 1987–2001) demonstrating against the European Union in 2009.
