David Mellor

Date of Birth: March 12, 1949

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

David John Mellor is a British politician, barrister, and broadcaster who became a prominent figure in UK politics during the late 20th century. Born in Wareham, Dorset, Mellor was educated at Swanage Grammar School and Christ’s College, Cambridge, where he studied law. He embarked on a legal career before entering politics. Mellor was elected as the Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Putney in 1979, a position he held until 1997. He quickly rose through the ranks and held various ministerial positions under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, including Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department of Energy and at the Home Office. Under John Major, he served as Chief Secretary to the Treasury and Secretary of State for National Heritage, a role in which he was instrumental in the development of policies relating to the arts, broadcasting, and sport. In 1992, Mellor’s political career faced challenges due to media scrutiny of his personal life, leading to his resignation from the cabinet. After leaving Parliament, he transitioned to a media career, becoming a well-known broadcaster and commentator.

5 Interesting Facts about David Mellor

1. David Mellor was known as the “Minister for Fun” due to his role as Secretary of State for National Heritage, where he oversaw cultural and sporting activities.

2. He was a key member of the team that negotiated the UK’s entry into the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) in 1990.

3. Mellor has had a long-standing interest in classical music and has presented several radio programs on the subject.

4. He was awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1997 for his services to politics and broadcasting.

5. Mellor wrote for several newspapers, including The Evening Standard and The Guardian, and often appeared on radio and television as a political commentator.