Thomas Geoffrey Sackville

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Thomas Geoffrey Sackville (born 26 October 1950) is a British Conservative politician. He is the second son of William Sackville, 10th Earl De La Warr.

In 1979, he married Catherine Thérèsa Lewis, by whom he has two children:

  • Andrew Michael Sackville (b. 1983)
  • Savannah Elizabeth Sackville (b. 1986)

Sackville was elected Member of Parliament for Bolton West in 1983, ousting future government whip Ann Taylor. During his time in Parliament, he served as a government whip and a junior minister for Health and the Home Office. In 1997, he lost his seat to Labour's Ruth Kelly by 7,072 votes.

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Ann Taylor
Member of Parliament for Bolton, West
19831997
Succeeded by
Ruth Kelly