John Taylor, Baron Taylor of Warwick facts for kids
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The Lord Taylor of Warwick
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Official UK Parliament photo, 2018
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| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal |
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| Assumed office 2 October 1996 Life Peerage |
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John David Beckett Taylor
1952 (age 72–73) Birmingham, England |
| Political party | None (non-affiliated) |
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Conservative (before 2010) |
| Spouse | Laura Colleen Taylor |
John David Beckett Taylor, also known as Baron Taylor of Warwick, was born in 1952. He is a member of the House of Lords, which is part of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. When he joined in 1996 at age 44, he was one of the youngest members there.
Lord Taylor is important because he was one of the first people of Afro-Caribbean background to join the House of Lords. Before his political career, he worked as a lawyer. He has also been involved in business and worked as a television and radio presenter.
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About Lord Taylor
Early Life and Education
John Taylor was born on September 21, 1952, in Birmingham, England. His parents were immigrants from Jamaica. His father, Derief Taylor, was a professional cricket player and coach. His mother, Enid, worked as a nurse.
John attended Moseley Grammar School in Birmingham, where he was the head boy. He then studied English Literature and Law at Keele University. Later, he went to the Inns of Court School of Law in London to become a lawyer.
His Career Journey
Working as a Lawyer
John Taylor became a lawyer in 1978. He was recognized for his skills in legal arguments. He worked in a law firm with Ken Clarke, who later became a government minister. Taylor also served as a part-time judge in local courts.
Stepping into Politics
In the 1980s, Taylor was elected to the Solihull Council. This was his first step into local politics. He later ran for a seat in the UK Parliament in 1987 and 1992.
In 1996, Prime Minister John Major suggested that Taylor become a life peer. This means he was given the title of Baron Taylor of Warwick. He became a member of the House of Lords for life. At 44, he was one of the youngest people to receive this honor at the time.
Other Activities and Contributions
Lord Taylor is a Christian and has spent time helping many charities. These include organizations like Kidscape and Variety Club Children's Charity. He also supported groups helping people with Sickle Cell Anemia.
In 2016, he appeared on Fox News to discuss Britain's decision to leave the European Union. He has held several other important roles throughout his career.
Key Roles and Positions
- Television Presenter for shows like Crime Stalker and Talk About.
- Non-executive Director for companies like Currencies Direct Ltd.
- Consultant for Kleinwort Benson Bank.
- Chancellor of Bournemouth University from 2001 to 2006.
- Vice President of the National Small Business Bureau.
- Member of the British Board of Film Classification from 1998 to 2008.
- Special Adviser to government ministers from 1990 to 1991.
- Founder of the Warwick Leadership Academy, which helps young people.
Personal Life
John Taylor married in 1981 and had three children. He later married Laura Colleen Taylor, who is from the United States.
