May, Theresa (1956–)
May, Theresa (1956–)
English politician and member of Parliament. Born Theresa Brasier, Oct 1, 1956; dau. of Rev. Hubert Brasier and Zaidee Brasier; m. Philip John May, 1980.
As a Conservative, ran unsuccessfully for House of Commons for Durham North West (1992) and Barking (1994); named chair of Conservative Party; elected to House of Commons for Maidenhead (1997, 2001, 2005).
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