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  Driberg, Tom
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AffiliationLabour  
<-  1969-01-01  
 
NameTom Driberg
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, England , United Kingdom
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Born May 22, 1905
DiedAugust 12, 1976 (71 years)
ContributorNew Jerusalem
Last ModifedNew Jerusalem
Dec 08, 2012 09:04pm
Tags Married - Anglican - Gay -
InfoThomas Edward Neil Driberg, Baron Bradwell

Controversial left-wing politician, journalist and High Anglican churchman, notable for his almost open homosexuality during a period in which it was illegal, his bizarre friends, underworld associations and the possibility that he may have been the most unlikely spy imaginable.

Member of Parliament for Maldon 1942-1955, for Barking 1959-1974. Chairman of the Labour Party 1957-1958.


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Tom Driberg: His Life and Indiscretions  Purchase Juan Croniqueur 
The Soul of Indiscretion: Tom Driberg: Poet, Philanderer, Legislator and Outlaw  Purchase Juan Croniqueur 
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Importance? 9.00000 Average

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  06/18/1970 UK Parliament - Barking Won 69.38% (+38.77%)
  03/31/1966 UK Parliament - Barking Won 66.15% (+44.33%)
  10/15/1964 UK Parliament - Barking Won 62.63% (+40.09%)
  10/29/1959 UK Parliament - Barking Won 57.83% (+29.59%)
  10/25/1951 UK Parliament - Maldon Won 50.79% (+1.57%)
  02/23/1950 UK Parliament - Maldon Won 47.53% (+3.98%)
  07/05/1945 UK Parliament - Maldon Won 60.38% (+20.75%)
  06/25/1942 UK Parliament - Maldon - By-election Won 61.34% (+30.08%)
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