Gillan, Cheryl (1952–)
Gillan, Cheryl (1952–)
English politician and member of Parliament. Born Cheryl Gillan, April 21, 1952; m. John Coates Leeming, 1985.
As a Conservative, elected to House of Commons for Chesham and Amersham (1992, 1997, 2001, 2005); named opposition whip.
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