Elected MP for Londonderry in 1955 as the second-youngest member of the House, Robin Chichester-Clark was at the forefront of Northern Irish politics for almost 20 years during one of the most turbulent periods in its history. A son and grandson of Northern Irish MPs, he held leading positions in both government and opposition, although remaining outside the UK Government when Edward Heath came to power in 1970 because of his brother's position as Prime Minister of Northern Ireland. Heath later made Robin Minister of State for Employment. Standing down from politics in 1974, he followed a dynamic career in politics with over 30 years in active philanthropy, fundraising for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, medical research, the House of Illustration and the creative writing charity Arvon, through which he came to know such figures as Ted Hughes and Seamus Heaney.

The definitive biography of a leading Northern Irish politician.

About the Author
Nigel Watson is the author of four biographies and over 30 other books, including histories of companies, colleges and other institutions. He is based in North Yorkshire.

Reviews
Nigel Watson's fascinating biography of Robin Chichester-Clark gives a profound insight into the Troubles in Northern Ireland. -- Lord Lamont * The House *



Book Information
ISBN 9781788162449
Author Nigel Watson
Format Hardback
Page Count 192
Imprint Profile Books Ltd
Publisher Profile Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 475g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 162mm * 24mm