Rinkagate: Rise and Fall of Jeremy Thorpe by Simon Freeman  (3)
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One of the most charismatic politicians of his age, Jeremy Thorpe recalls important events and episodes from his life in politics in this fascinating collection of anecdotes and reminiscences. The book is fully illustrated with more than 40 photographs and cartoons, and he speaks candidly about important national events in his personal life and political career. For the first time Jeremy Thorpe speaks of his trial and acquittal in 1979. He puts on record his account of the coalition talks with Edward Heath in 1974 and describes the debilitating effects of Parkinson's Disease from which he now suffers.
One of the most charismatic politicians of his age, Jeremy Thorpe recalls important events and episodes from his life in politics in this fascinating collection of anecdotes and reminiscences. The book is fully illustrated with more than 40 photographs and cartoons, and he speaks candidly about important national events in his personal life and political career. For the first time Jeremy Thorpe speaks of his trial and acquittal in 1979. He puts on record his account of the coalition talks with Edward Heath in 1974 and describes the debilitating effects of Parkinson's Disease from which he now suffers.
About the Author
Born in 1929 Jeremy Thorpe is the son of a barrister and a Conservative MP. Educated at Oxford, he qualified as a barrister before becoming the Liberal Member of Parliament for North Devon in the 1959 General Election. He quickly made his mark in Parliament and succeeded Jo Grimond as leader of the Liberal Party in 1967. Liberal fortunes revived and he led the Party to its best-ever election result in February 1974. He resigned as Party Leader in 1976. In 1979 he was tried at the Old Bailey for conspiracy to murder and cleared of all charges. He lives with his wife Marion in London and North Devon.
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In this text, Jeremy Thorpe speaks candidly about important events in his personal and political life, giving a rare insight into national events. He also speaks of his trial and acquittal in 1979.
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