Peter Baker (British politician)

Peter Arthur David Baker MC MP
Baker in 1939. From My Testament, facing p. 64.
Member of Parliament for South Norfolk
In office 1950–1954
Preceded by	Christopher Mayhew
Succeeded by	John Hill
Personal details
Born	(1921-04-20)20 April 1921 Willesden, Middlesex
Died	14 November 1966(1966-11-14) (aged 45) Eastbourne, East Sussex
Nationality	British
Political party	Conservative
Spouse	Gloria Mae Heaton-Armstrong
Children	2
Residence(s)	Brook House, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk
Alma mater	Eastbourne College
Occupation	Soldier, publisher, author, politician
Awards	Military Cross
Military service
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Branch/service	British Army
Years of service	1939–1945
Rank	Captain
Unit	Special reconnaissance
Battles/wars	Second World War Operation Overlord Operation Market Garden

Peter Arthur David Baker MC (20 April 1921 – 14 November 1966) was a British soldier, author, publisher and Conservative politician who served as a member of parliament (MP) for South Norfolk. He is chiefly remembered as the last Member of Parliament to be expelled from the House of Commons by resolution of the House, after his conviction for forgery,^[1] and as the inspiration behind the eccentric character of publisher Martin York in Muriel Spark's novel A Far Cry From Kensington.^{[note 1]}

Baker's arrest and trial received extensive international media coverage.

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