Peter was born in Billericay, Essex, in 1952 and was educated at Westcliff-on-Sea Grammar School. He is married to Jennie. They have three children, Alexander who is at Warwick University, Helen who is studying for her A levels at Wellingborough School, and Thomas who was born in January 2001 and who keeps both Peter and Jennie on their toes.
Rushden, a major town in the Wellingborough constituency, is home to Peter and his family. In 1977, Peter qualified as a Chartered Accountant and has run both a public company and a family business.
A keen sportsman, Peter has played cricket for local teams and is a member of Wellingborough Golf Club. He regularly runs the London Marathon for charity. Over the years, Peter has raised thousands of pounds, recent beneficiaries have been Crimestoppers, the British Heart Foundation, and the local St John Ambulance.
Peter and Jennie regularly worship at St Mary’s Church, Rushden, and Peter is a member of the Parochial Church Council.
Peter Bone's Experience
Peter has been a councillor and a school governor. Peter has held a number of posts within the Conservative Party including that of Association Chairman, Press Secretary, and was a member of the National Union Executive from 1993-96.
His first general election campaign was in Islwyn in 1992 where he stood against Neil Kinnock and just failed to win! Peter fought Pudsey in 1997 and Wellingborough in 2001. In October 2002, Peter was re-selected as Parliamentary Spokesman for Wellingborough. He was elected as Member of Parliament for Wellingborough in May 2005.