Background
Iddon, Brian was born on July 5, 1940 in Tarleton, Lancashire, England. Son of John and Violet (Stazicker) Iddon.
Iddon, Brian was born on July 5, 1940 in Tarleton, Lancashire, England. Son of John and Violet (Stazicker) Iddon.
He went on to study at the University of Hull where he was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry in 1961 and a Doctor of Philosophy in Organic chemistry in 1964. Later in 1981, he was awarded a Doctor of Science for his work in Heterocyclic Organic Chemistry.
He joined the staff of Durham University as a temporary organic chemistry lecturer in 1964 before becoming a demonstrator in organic chemistry in 1965. In 1966, he became an organic chemistry lecturer at the University of Salford until he became a senior lecturer at the university in 1978. In 1986, he became a reader and left the university on his election to the House of Commons in 1997.
From 1976 until 1998 he served on the Bolton Borough Council.
He was first returned to Parliament in the 1997 election as the Member of Parliament for Bolton South East following the retirement of David Young. He served as Member of Parliament until he stood down at the 2010 General Election.
He also known as a campaigner for the legalisation of cannabis. In October 2006, he announced that he would be standing down at the next general election.
Offensive spam in November 2002
Calling for legalised brothels in June 2002
Iddon awarded chemical engineering Fellowship in January 2010.
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He served on the Environmental Audit United Kingdom from 1997 until 2001, was a member of the science and technology committee 2000-2007 and a member of the Innovation, Universities and Skills since 2007.
Married Merrilyn Ann Muncaster, May 15,1965 (divorced September 1989). Children: Sally Jane, Sheena Helen. Married Eileen Harrison, September 16, 1995.
Two step-children: Ian Harrison, Lee Harrison.