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Sir Colin Ryley Shepherd (13 January 1938 – 17 January 2024) was a British Conservative politician. He was MP for Hereford from October 1974 until his defeat by Liberal Democrat Paul Keetch in May 1997.[1]

Background[]

Shepherd was born in Hale, Cheshire in 1938.[2][3] After performing his national service with the Royal Navy, he attended Caius College, Cambridge and McGill University in Montreal, where he served in the Royal Canadian Navy.[3]

Career[]

Shepherd worked for his family's company in Ross-on-Wye, where he continued to work for at least one day a week through his political career.[3]

In 1974, Shepherd was elected to parliament in Hereford. He was described by The Daily Telegraph as a "generally loyal" Conservative, who took a strong interest in rural issues.[3] He was vice chairman of the agricultural committee on two occasions.[3]

After his defeat in 1997, he continued to work in business until 2010.[3]

Personal life[]

Shepherd was knighted in the 1996 New Year Honours[4] and lived at Ganarew Manor, Herefordshire.[5] He married Louise Cleveland in 1966, and they had three children.[3]

He died at home on 17 January 2024, four days after his 86th birthday.[3][6]

Notes[]

References[]

  • Times Guide to the House of Commons, Times Newspapers Limited, 1997 edition

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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
David Gibson-Watt
Member of Parliament for Hereford
1974–1997
Succeeded by
Paul Keetch
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