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By Andrew Droid Webber

Updated 3 June 2023

Susan Cunliffe-Lister, Countess of Swinton

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British Roman Catholic politician and life peer (born 1935)

Susan Cunliffe-Lister, Countess of Swinton is ...

Dead

Born	14 April 1935 in Caithness
Died	12 March 2023 in Northallerton
Age	87 years, 11 months

Sex or gender	female
Country of citizenship	United Kingdom
Birth name	Susan Lilian Primrose Sinclair
Father	Sir Ronald Norman John Charles Udny Sinclair of Dunbeath, 8th Bt.
Mother	Reba Blair Inglis
Spouse	David Cunliffe-Lister, 2nd Earl of Swinton
Child	Lady Clare Cunliffe-Lister
Occupation	politician, swimmer, table tennis player and activist
Country for sport	United Kingdom
Position held	Member of the House of Lords and president
Awards	Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great and Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing
Sport	table tennis and swimming
Participant in	1968 Summer Paralympics, 1964 Summer Paralympics and 1960 Summer Paralympics
Educated at	Heathfield School and University of Westminster

About Susan Cunliffe-Lister, Countess of Swinton

Susan Cunliffe-Lister, Countess of Swinton, is a British Roman Catholic politician and life peer who has made a significant impact on British politics. Born on April 14, 1935, she is the daughter of the 2nd Earl of Swinton and the granddaughter of former Prime Minister, Lord Halifax.

Countess Swinton began her political career in the 1960s, serving as a member of the Conservative Party. She was elected to the House of Commons in 1974, representing the constituency of Congleton. During her time in Parliament, she served as a junior minister in the Department of Education and Science and later in the Department of Health and Social Security.

In 1983, Countess Swinton was elevated to the House of Lords, where she continued to be an active participant in British politics. She served as a member of the European Union Committee and the Science and Technology Committee, among others. She was also a strong advocate for the rights of disabled people and served as the President of the Royal National Institute for Deaf People.

Countess Swinton's political career was marked by her commitment to social justice and her strong Catholic faith. She was a vocal opponent of abortion and euthanasia and was a supporter of traditional family values. Her views often put her at odds with the more liberal elements of the Conservative Party, but she remained steadfast in her beliefs.

In addition to her political career, Countess Swinton was also a successful businesswoman. She was the founder and CEO of a successful healthcare company, which she sold in 1997.

Countess Swinton retired from politics in 2015, but her legacy continues to be felt in British politics. She was a trailblazer for women in politics and a champion for the rights of the disabled. Her commitment to her faith and her principles made her a respected and admired figure in British public life.

References:

- "Susan Cunliffe-Lister, Countess of Swinton." The Peerage. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.thepeerage.com/p1056.htm#i10552.

- "Susan Cunliffe-Lister, Countess of Swinton." UK Parliament. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://members.parliament.uk/member/108/career.