About
British politician and author who was the chairman of the state betting organization, The Tote, for 20 years. He also served in parliament from 1945 to 1955.
Before Fame
He was a soldier in the Suffolk Regiment during World War II and eventually became a Major.
Trivia
He was knighted in 1983 and published many books including two autobiographies.
Family Life
He was married four times and had a son.
Associated With
He supported and admired Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the 1970s.