Sir David Lincoln Lightbown (30 November 1932 – 12 December 1995) was the

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for South East Staffordshire from 1983 until he died in office in 1995 aged 63 (he suffered a

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while watching a rugby match). The resulting by-election for his seat was won by the Labour Party candidate Brian Jenkins. During his time in Parliament Lightbown served as a government whip. His imposing physique and reputation for robust methods led to him being branded “the Terminator”.

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*''Times Guide to the House of Commons'',

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, 1992. 1932 births 1995 deaths Conservative Party (UK) MPs for English constituencies UK MPs 1983–1987 UK MPs 1987–1992 UK MPs 1992–1997 Knights Bachelor {{England-Conservative-UK-MP-1930s-stub