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'''Kevin Horkin''' [[Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire|MBE]] is a [[Lancashire]] business owner, journalist, pet consultant, and [[Television presenter|TV presenter]] who has appeared on several animal-themed television programmes in the [[United Kingdom]]. He unsuccessfully contested the [[Hyndburn (UK Parliament constituency)|Hyndburn Parliamentary Constituency]] on behalf of the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative Party]] in both the [[2015 United Kingdom general election|2015 general election]] and the [[2017 United Kingdom general election]].
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'''Kevin Horkin MBE''' is a pet consultant and presenter who has appeared on a number of animal-themed television programs in the United Kingdom. He was also a [[Lancashire]] business owner and philanthropist who contested the [[Hyndburn (UK Parliament constituency)|Hyndburn Parliamentary Constituency]] on behalf of the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative Party]] in both the [[2015 General Election]] and the 2017 General Election.


== Career ==
==Career ==
Horkin left school at 16 to start his own business: a [[Market stall|stall]] in [[Accrington]] Market selling clothing and jewellery. He later opened "The Eye Shop" on Warner Street, in Accrington.<ref>Glasses Go on Sale For £6.50 in Daily Telegraph 4 July 1984</ref><ref>Eyeball to Eyeball: Opticians face new challenge from off-the-peg glasses in Daily Express 0 April 1985</ref> He challenged the [[optician]]s' monopoly on the sale of over-the-counter ready reading glasses by writing to all [[Member of parliament|MPs]] asking [[Margaret Thatcher]] to repeal the Opticians Act of 1958, and in 1987, winning a case against the monopoly.<ref>Opticians see red over cheap 'specs' shop in Accrington Observer 1 April 1984</ref><ref>Shop keepers warned over cheap glasses in The Lancashire Telegraph 1 May 1984</ref> [[General Optical Council|The General Optical Council]] took out simultaneous private prosecutions in an attempt to stop the sale of ready made reading spectacles.<ref>Glasses man summoned in Manchester Evening News 18 August 1984</ref><ref>'Spex' man facing second summons in Lancashire Evening Telegraph 16 August 1994</ref> Horkin successfully fought the actions by the General Optical Council.<ref>Joy at lifting of specs sales ban £5 slashed from pair of frames in The Clitheroe Advertiser 1 December 1984</ref><ref>The 'eyes' have it: Spectacles firm celebrates Commons vote in The Observer 16 December 1994</ref> He subsequently re-branded his business from "The Eye Shop" to "Spex Opticians," opening 22 branches across Lancashire, Greater Manchester & Merseyside.<ref>The Eyes Have It in Lancashire Live 10 July 2015</ref><ref>'Specs appeal' pair to open two new shops in Accrington Observer 1 May 1985</ref>
Horkin left school at 16 to start his own business: a [[Market stall|stall]] in [[Accrington]] Market selling clothing and jewelry. He later opened "The Eye Shop" on Warner Street in [[Accrington]].<ref>Glasses Go on Sale For £6.50 in Daily Telegraph 4 July 1984</ref><ref>Eyeball to Eyeball: Opticians face new challenge from off-the-peg glasses in Daily Express 0 April 1985</ref> He challenged the [[optician]]s' monopoly on the sale of over-the-counter ready reading glasses by writing to all [[Member of parliament|MPs]] asking [[Margaret Thatcher]] to repeal the Opticians Act of 1958, and in 1987, he won the case.<ref>Opticians see red over cheap 'specs' shop in Accrington Observer 1 April 1984</ref><ref>Shop keepers warned over cheap glasses in The Lancashire Telegraph 1 May 1984</ref> The [[General Optical Council]] took out simultaneous private prosecutions in an attempt to stop the sale of ready-made reading spectacles.<ref>Glasses man summoned in Manchester Evening News 18 August 1984</ref><ref>'Spex' man facing second summons in Lancashire Evening Telegraph 16 August 1994</ref> Horkin successfully{{Specify|date=March 2024|reason=How?}} fought the actions of the General Optical Council.<ref>Joy at lifting of specs sales ban £5 slashed from pair of frames in The Clitheroe Advertiser 1 December 1984</ref><ref>The 'eyes' have it: Spectacles firm celebrates Commons vote in The Observer 16 December 1994</ref> He subsequently rebranded his business from "The Eye Shop" to "Spex Opticians," opening 22 branches across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, and Merseyside.<ref>The Eyes Have It in Lancashire Live 10 July 2015</ref><ref>'Specs appeal' pair to open two new shops in Accrington Observer 1 May 1985</ref>


Horkin has been a contributor and pet consultant to TV programmes, including ''[[This Morning (TV programme)|This Morning with Richard & Judy]]''.<ref>Your dog could have his day in Manchester Evening News 30 June 1987</ref>
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Horkin has been a regular contributor and pet consultant to many TV programmes including the [[This Morning (TV programme)|This Morning with Richard & Judy]],<ref>Your dog could have his day in Manchester Evening News 30 June 1987</ref>[[The Big Breakfast]], [[Nickelodeon]] and [[Blue Peter]]. Through his Pet Role – Star Pet Agency he went on to provide animals for a number of T.V. Programmes.<ref>Kevin's purr-fact pets never fluff their lines in The Sunday People 1 January 1995</ref><ref>Kevin leads a dog's life on top TV soap! In Lancashire Evening Telegraph 7 December 1990</ref><ref>Animal Magic in Lancashire Evening Telegraph 18 May 1992</ref> He has also appeared as a Pet Expert in The Pet Set (2003) a 6 Programme Series exploring our relationship with pets & Animal Tales (2004).<ref>Soap fans mourn moggy in a million in Lancashire Telegraph 16 November 2000 [http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/6057748.Soap_fans_mourn_moggie_in_a_million/ Soap fans mourn moggy in a million]</ref><ref>Oh, Mr Woo What can we do for you? In Lancashire Telegraph 20 September 2006 [http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/929478.Oh__Mr_Woo_what_can_we_do_/ Oh, Mr Woo, What can we do for you?]</ref><ref>Street Teddy woos em in Lancashire Telegraph 4 September 2002 [http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5948910.Street_wise_Teddy_Woos__em_/ Street Teddy Woos Em]</ref> Horkin also launched Pet Centric – opening 7 Pet Stores across East Lancashire.<ref>Rag trade pooches in TV debut in Lancashire Telegraph 6 December 1996 [http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/6191938.Rag_trade_pooches_in_TV_debut/ Rag trade pooches in TV debut]</ref><ref>The catwalk dog show: How to give your pet a coat of many colours in Daily Mail 31 January 1998</ref><ref>The collar of money: Cat's £15,000 diamond treat in The Daily Mirror 3 October 1997</ref>


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Horkin’s two books are ''Pets and personalities on Coronation Street'' and ''Star Dogs: What Stars Think about their Pets''<ref>Kevin's purr-fact pets never fluff their lines in The Sunday People 1 January 1995</ref><ref>Kevin leads a dog's life on top TV soap! In Lancashire Evening Telegraph 7 December 1990</ref><ref>Animal Magic in Lancashire Evening Telegraph 18 May 1992</ref> He has also appeared as a Pet Expert in ''The Pet Set'' (2003), a six-part series exploring our relationship with pets and Animal Tales (2004).<ref>Soap fans mourn moggy in a million in Lancashire Telegraph 16 November 2000 [http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/6057748.Soap_fans_mourn_moggie_in_a_million/ Soap fans mourn moggy in a million]</ref><ref>Oh, Mr Woo What can we do for you? In Lancashire Telegraph 20 September 2006 [http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/929478.Oh__Mr_Woo_what_can_we_do_/ Oh, Mr. Woo, What can we do for you?]</ref><ref>Street Teddy woos em in Lancashire Telegraph 4 September 2002 [http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5948910.Street_wise_Teddy_Woos__em_/ Street Teddy Woos Em]</ref> Horkin also launched Pet Centric, opening seven pet stores across East Lancashire.<ref>Rag trade pooches in TV debut in Lancashire Telegraph 6 December 1996 [http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/6191938.Rag_trade_pooches_in_TV_debut/ Rag trade pooches in TV debut]</ref><ref>The collar of money: Cat's £15,000 diamond treat in The Daily Mirror 3 October 1997</ref>
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Horkin is a writer, national newspaper celebrity pet columnist, and contributor to a variety of magazines. His Pet People column appeared in [[The Sunday People]] Newspaper from January 1995 onwards and included Letters from readers in a weekly Questions and Answers feature.<ref>Pet People with Kevin Horkin: Cathy loves to sing Roxy music in The Sunday People 22 January 1995; Revealed! The girls who live with Cliff in The Sunday People 29 January 1995; The dogs who are right up Bill's Street in The Sunday People 15 January 1995; Danny falls in love with a China doll in The Sunday People 5 February 1995; The heeled who saved my life, by randy Reg in The Sunday People 8 January 1995; Equalizer? He's just a big softie! in The Sunday People 12 February 1995</ref> The column in The Sunday People was renamed Pets And Their People in March 1998.<ref>Pets And Their People: Corrie's Rovers Return in The Sunday People 8 March 1998</ref> He has also been a regular columnist for national magazines including TV Times on its Animal page, ‘Mad about Dogs’ and Sainsbury's Pet Club Monthly Magazine in which he had a Pet features column.<ref>Mad About Dogs Magazine Hobnobbing with Horkin September 1997, October 1997, November 1997, December 1997, January 1998, February 1998, March 1998, April 1998, May 1998, June 1998, July 1998, October 1998, November 1998, December 1998, January 1999, February 1999, March 1999, April 1999</ref><ref>Sainsbury's Pet Club Magazine Pet Centric Column March 1997, April 1997, May 1997, June 1997, July 1997, August 1997, September 1997, October 1997, November 1997, December 1997, February 1998, March 1998, April 1998, May 1998, June 1998, July 1998, August 1998, September 1998, October 1998</ref>


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Horkin's 'Pet People' column appeared in ''[[The Sunday People]]'' newspaper from January 1995 onwards and included letters from readers in a weekly Questions and Answers feature.<ref>Pet People with Kevin Horkin: Cathy loves to sing Roxy music in The Sunday People 22 January 1995; Revealed! The girls who live with Cliff in The Sunday People 29 January 1995; The dogs who are right up Bill's Street in The Sunday People 15 January 1995; Danny falls in love with a China doll in The Sunday People 5 February 1995; The Heeled who saved my life, by randy Reg in The Sunday People 8 January 1995; Equalizer? He's just a big softie! in The Sunday People 12 February 1995</ref> The column was renamed 'Pets And Their People' in March 1998.<ref>Pets And Their People: Corrie's Rovers Return in The Sunday People 8 March 1998</ref> He has also been a regular columnist for the ''[[TV Times]]'' on its Animal page, 'Mad about Dogs', and ''Sainsbury's Pet Club Monthly Magazine'', in which he had a Pet features column.<ref>Mad About Dogs Magazine Hobnobbing with Horkin September 1997, October 1997, November 1997, December 1997, January 1998, February 1998, March 1998, April 1998, May 1998, June 1998, July 1998, October 1998, November 1998, December 1998, January 1999, February 1999, March 1999, April 1999</ref><ref>Sainsbury's Pet Club Magazine Pet Centric Column March 1997, April 1997, May 1997, June 1997, July 1997, August 1997, September 1997, October 1997, November 1997, December 1997, February 1998, March 1998, April 1998, May 1998, June 1998, July 1998, August 1998, September 1998, October 1998</ref>
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As an actor Horkin has appeared in a number of TV Dramas including the Comedy Drama ''[[Catwalk Dogs]]''.<ref>Catwalk Dogs on Memorable TV [http://www.memorabletv.com/tv/catwalk-dogs-itv-1-2007/ Catwalk Dogs]</ref><ref>Kevin gets small-screen break in catwalk drama in Lancashire Telegraph 25th October2007 [http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/hyndburn/oswaldtwistle/1785324.Kevin_gets_small_screen_break_in_catwalk_drama/ Kevin gets small screen break in catwalk drama]</ref>


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Horkin appeared in a film for television in which he played himself as a TV Pet Expert, called ''[[Catwalk Dogs]]''.<ref>Catwalk Dogs on Memorable TV [http://www.memorabletv.com/tv/catwalk-dogs-itv-1-2007/ Catwalk Dogs]</ref><ref>Kevin gets small-screen break in catwalk drama in Lancashire Telegraph 25th October 2007 [http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/hyndburn/oswaldtwistle/1785324.Kevin_gets_small_screen_break_in_catwalk_drama/ Kevin gets small screen break in catwalk drama]</ref>
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Horkin is also Media Director of Our Dogs, a position he has held since 2000.<ref>Endal on top of the world in Pet Planet 21 February 2002 [http://www.petplanet.co.uk/news_article.asp?article_id=246 Pet Planet ]</ref>

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Horkin is also the media director of Our Dogs, a position he has held since 2000.<ref>Endal on top of the world in Pet Planet 21 February 2002 [http://www.petplanet.co.uk/news_article.asp?article_id=246 Pet Planet ]</ref>


==Political career==
==Political career==
Between 1987 and 1991, Horkin was elected as a Councillor on Hyndburn Borough Council rising to the role of Group Whip for the Conservative Group. He was elected as the Councillor for the Altham Ward obtaining 253 Votes or 40.1% of the Vote.<ref>Hyndburn Borough Council Election Results 1973–2012 from Plymouth University Local Elections Centre [http://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Hyndburn-1973-2012.pdf Hyndburn Borough Council Election Results 1987]</ref> Horkin was also Joint Coordinator for the Hyndburn Constituency in 1987 for the re-election campaign for Ken Hargreaves MP.<ref>Jobs are a key issue in Accrington Observer 4 June 1987</ref>
Between 1987 and 1991, Horkin was elected as a councillor on [[Hyndburn Borough Council]], rising to the role of Group Whip for the Conservative Group. He was elected as the Councillor for the Altham Ward, obtaining 253 votes, or 40.1% of the vote.<ref>Hyndburn Borough Council Election Results 1973–2012 from Plymouth University Local Elections Centre [http://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Hyndburn-1973-2012.pdf Hyndburn Borough Council Election Results 1987]</ref> Horkin was also Joint Coordinator for the Hyndburn Constituency in 1987 for the re-election campaign for Ken Hargreaves MP.<ref>Jobs are a crucial issue in Accrington Observer 4 June 1987</ref>


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In 2010, Horkin stood for office in the neighbouring authority of [[Ribble Valley]]. He contested the St.Mary's Ward in May 2011, achieving 502 votes or 47.27% of the vote.<ref>Borough Council Election Results 5 May 2011 Ribble Valley Borough Council https://www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/7510/election_of_borough_councillors_may_5_2011.pdf[</ref>
Horkin also took part in a discussion on the Granada TV programme Upfront on so called Acid House parties arguing in favour of bringing them under the existing licensing legislation. He argued that this would allow local authorities to better control the time the parties could go on for and the permitted noise levels that would be allowed so as not to disturb nearby local residents. Horkin argued in a letter to the then [[Home Secretary]], [[David Waddington]] of the need to create a safe controlled environment for the parties to take place in rather than the unsafe warehouses in the middle of nowhere they were typically held in. He also proposed stiff penalties for transgressing licensing arrangements.<ref>Viewers hear of Acid problems in The Observer 20 March 1990</ref><ref>Call to extend nightclub hours r: Answer to Acid House scourge? In The Lancashire Evening Telegraph 8 March 1990</ref>


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Horkin was elected to [[Clitheroe|Clitheroe Town Council]] for the Clitheroe St. Mary's Ward, receiving 499 votes and beating incumbent Simon Entwistle by one vote.<ref>Parish Council Election Results 5 May 2011 Ribble Valley Borough Council [https://www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/7511/election_of_parish_councillors_may_5_2011.pdf Parish Council Election Results 2011 Ribble Valley ]</ref><ref>New Clitheroe mayor sworn in after election drama in This Is Lancashire 11 May 201 [http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/ribble_valley/clitheroe/9019794.New_Clitheroe_mayor_sworn_in_after_election_drama/ New Clitheroe Mayor sworn in after Election drama ] 1</ref> Horkin was appointed Mayor of Clitheroe for the Civic Year 2013–2014. During his period in office, he launched the Clitheroe Community Fund.<ref>Clitheroe Community Fund established by Mayor Kevin Horkinin Lancashire Life 16 May 2013 [http://www.lancashirelife.co.uk/people/clitheroe_community_fund_launched_by_mayor_kevin_horkin_1_2197669 Clitheroe Community Fund launched]</ref><ref>Good causes benefit from Clitheroe Mayors' fund in The Clitheroe Advertiser 28 November 2014 [http://www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk/news/good-causes-benefit-from-clitheroe-mayors-fund-1-6978267 Good causes benefit from Clitheroe Mayors Fund]</ref><ref>Clitheroe Mayors Fund given to good causes in Lancashire Telegraph 25 June 2014 [http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/11299770.Clitheroe_Mayor___s___25k_given_to_community_causes/ Clitheroe Mayors Fund Given to Good Causes]</ref>
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In 2010, Horkin stood for elected office in the neighbouring authority of [[Ribble Valley]]. He contested the St.Mary's Ward in May 2011 achieving 502 Votes or 47.27% of the vote.<ref>Borough Council Election Results 5 May 2011 Ribble Valley Borough Council https://www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/7510/election_of_borough_councillors_may_5_2011.pdf[</ref>


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Horkin was selected on 15 January 2015 by local Conservative Party members as their prospective parliamentary candidate to contest the [[Hyndburn (UK Parliament constituency)|Hyndburn]] parliamentary seat at the [[2015 United Kingdom general election|2015 general election]].<ref>Accrington trader to lead Conservative bid for HyndburnHyndburn Seat in Accrington Observer 2 February 2015 [http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/local-news/accrington-trader-lead-conservative-bid-8565047 Accrington Trader to lead Conservative bid]</ref><ref>Multi-millionaire businessman Kevin Horkin to lead Conservatives in fight for Hyndburn power in Lancashire Telegraph 15 January 2015 [http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/11717626.Multi_millionaire_businessman_Kevin_Horkin_to_lead_Conservatives_in_fight_for_Hyndburn_power/ Multi-millionaire businessman to lead Conservatives]</ref> He lost to Labour's [[Graham Jones (politician)|Graham Jones]] by 4400 votes, a decrease of 2% in the Conservative vote compared to 2010. Horkin finished second, taking 31.9% of the vote.<ref>GENERAL ELECTION 2015: UKIP wild card may sway Hyndburn vote in Lancashire Telegraph 01st May 2015 [http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/12926457.GENERAL_ELECTION_2015__UKIP_wild_card_may_sway_Hyndburn_vote/ UKIP Wild Card may sway Hyndburn]</ref>
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Horkin was elected to [[Clitheroe (UK Parliament constituency)|Clitheroe]] Town Council for the Clitheroe St. Mary's Ward receiving 499 Votes and beating incumbent Simon Entwistle by one vote.<ref>Parish Council Election Results 5 May 2011 Ribble Valley Borough Council [https://www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/7511/election_of_parish_councillors_may_5_2011.pdf Parish Council Election Results 2011 Ribble Valley ]</ref><ref>New Clitheroe mayor sworn in after election drama in This Is Lancashire 11 May 201 [http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/ribble_valley/clitheroe/9019794.New_Clitheroe_mayor_sworn_in_after_election_drama/ New Clitheroe Mayor sworn in after Election drama ] 1</ref> Horkin was appointed Mayor of Clitheroe for the Civic Year 2013–2014. During his period in office, he launched the Clitheroe Community Fund.<ref>Clitheroe Community Fund launched by Mayor Kevin Horkinin Lancashire Life 16 May 2013 [http://www.lancashirelife.co.uk/people/clitheroe_community_fund_launched_by_mayor_kevin_horkin_1_2197669 Clitheroe Community Fund launched]</ref><ref>Good causes benefit from Clitheroe Mayors' fund in The Clitheroe Advertiser 28 November 2014 [http://www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk/news/good-causes-benefit-from-clitheroe-mayors-fund-1-6978267 Good causes benefit from Clitheroe Mayors Fund]</ref><ref>Clitheroe Mayors Fund given to good causes in Lancashire Telegraph 25 June 2014 [http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/11299770.Clitheroe_Mayor___s___25k_given_to_community_causes/ Clitheroe Mayors Fund Given to Good Causes]</ref>


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Horkin was re-selected as the Conservative Party candidate for Hyndburn for the [[2017 United Kingdom general election|2017 general election]], ten days after the General Election Campaign began. Horkin increased the Conservative vote in Hyndburn by 4,629 to 18,305 from 13,676 in 2015, an increase of 8.6%.<ref>Hyndburn 2017 Election in Elections Online -Parliament U.K. https://electionresults.parliament.uk/election/2017-06-08/results/Location/Constituency/Hyndburn</ref> However, Horkin finished second behind Labour Party candidate [[Graham Jones (politician)|Graham Jones]], who once again increased his share of the vote by 6,045 from 42.1 to 53.4%. This was 1,405 votes less than the 19,405 votes achieved by Ken Hargreaves when he first won the seat in 1983, only 1.7% less than the 42.2% he achieved.<ref>Results of the 2017 Election on BBC News WebSite https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000758#election2017-logo</ref>
=== 2015 General Election ===
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Horkin was selected on 15 January 2015, by local Conservative Party members as their prospective parliamentary candidate to contest the [[Hyndburn (UK Parliament constituency)|Hyndburn]] parliamentary seat.<ref>Accrington trader to lead Conservative bid for HyndburnHyndburn Seat in Accrington Observer 2 February 2015 [http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/local-news/accrington-trader-lead-conservative-bid-8565047 Accrington Trader to lead Conservative bid]</ref><ref>Multi-millionaire businessman Kevin Horkin to lead Conservatives in fight for Hyndburn power in Lancashire Telegraph 15 January 2015 [http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/11717626.Multi_millionaire_businessman_Kevin_Horkin_to_lead_Conservatives_in_fight_for_Hyndburn_power/ Multi-millionaire businessman to lead Conservatives]</ref>

Horkin lost to Labour's [[Graham Jones (politician)|Graham Jones]] by 4400 votes, a decrease of 2% in the Conservative vote compared to 2010. Horkin finished second taking 31.9% of the vote.<ref>GENERAL ELECTION 2015: UKIP wild card may sway Hyndburn vote in Lancashire Telegraph 01st May2015 [http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/12926457.GENERAL_ELECTION_2015__UKIP_wild_card_may_sway_Hyndburn_vote/ UKIP Wild Card may sway Hyndburn]</ref>

=== 2017 General Election ===
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Horkin was re-selected as the Conservative Party candidate for Hyndburn for the 2017 General Election 10 days after the General Election Campaign began. Horkin increased the Conservative Vote in Hyndburn by 4,629 to 18,305 from 13,676 in 2015 an increase of 8.6%. However Horkin finished second behind the Labour Party candidate Graham Jones who once again who increased his share of the vote by 6,045 from 42.1 to 53.4%.


== Philanthropy ==
== Philanthropy ==
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Since 2009, Horkin has been a board member of the Development Advisory Group of the Community Foundation for Merseyside & Lancashire. This charitable trust helps donors support their community by channeling money into community projects.<ref>Lancashire stages a takeover of 11 Downing Street in Lancashire Life 4 December 2014 [http://www.lancashirelife.co.uk/out-about/events/lancashire_stages_a_takeover_of_11_downing_street_1_3871030 Lancashire stages a takeover of 11 Downing Street ]</ref><ref>Lancashire's movers and shakers at 10 Downing Street in Lancashire Life 19 March 2013 [http://www.lancashirelife.co.uk/out-about/places/lancashire_s_movers_and_shakers_at_10_downing_street_1_2006690 Lancashire's movers and shakers at 10 Downing Street]</ref> Horkin has organised a number of Special Children's Christmas Parties for Disabled Children at Number 10 Downing Street, including one hosted by Ant and Dec.<ref>Community Foundation for Merseyside co-hosts VIP reception event at 10 Downing Street in Southport Visitor 4 February 2013 [http://www.southportvisiter.co.uk/news/southport-news/community-foundation-merseyside-co-hosts-vip-6601059 Community Foundation for Merseyside co-hosts VIP Reception]</ref><ref>Businessman throws a Premier Christmas do in Lancashire Evening Post 31 December 2012 [http://www.lep.co.uk/whats-on/arts/businessman-throws-a-premier-christmas-do-1-5264753 Businessman throws a Premier Christmas do]</ref><ref>Clitheroe man draws 'Coronation Street' stars to Downing Street charity bash in The Clitheroe Advertise 19 May 2011 [http://www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk/news/clitheroe-man-draws-coronation-street-stars-to-downing-street-charity-bash-1-3394195 Clitheroe Man draws Coronation Street Stars to Charity bash]</ref> In 2014, Horkin received a Lifetime Legends of Industry Award from the Variety Club of Great Britain for his work with the Foundation.<ref>Legends of Industry Awards 2014 Variety Club of Great Britain 4 December 2014 [https://www.variety.org.uk/news/2014/11/legends-industry-awards-2014 Legends of Industry Awards 2014]</ref><ref>Skipton store owner gets charity fundraising award from Variety in Craven Herald & Pioneer 11 December 2014 [http://www.cravenherald.co.uk/news/11659260.Skipton_store_owner_gets_charity_fundraising_award_from_Variety/?ref=rss Skipton store owner gets charity fundraising award]</ref>
In July 1993 Horkin organised the first of 7 annual trips to a children's orphanage in Car Bun Nesta, [[Romania]] to help sight damaged orphans whose eye site had been damaged by genetic eye disorders and inadequate lighting in the gloomy orphanage where they were brought up. In the first visit a team of staff including 3 opticians dispensed glasses to 140 orphans and 298 local residents.<ref>Eye experts fly out on spec to help sightless kids in Manchester Evening News 30 June 1993</ref>

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Since 2009, Horkin has been a board member of the Development Advisory Group of the Community Foundation for Merseyside & Lancashire, a charitable trust which helps donors to support their community by channelling money into community projects.<ref>Lancashire stages a takeover of 11 Downing Street in Lancashire Life 4 December 2014 [http://www.lancashirelife.co.uk/out-about/events/lancashire_stages_a_takeover_of_11_downing_street_1_3871030 Lancashire stages a takeover of 11 Downing Street ]</ref><ref>Lancashire's movers and shakers at 10 Downing Street in Lancashire Life 19 March 2013 [http://www.lancashirelife.co.uk/out-about/places/lancashire_s_movers_and_shakers_at_10_downing_street_1_2006690 Lancashire's movers and shakers at 10 Downing Street]</ref> Following an invitation from [[Samantha Cameron]]<ref>Poorly East Lancashire Children get party treat at No. 10 in Lancashire Telegraph 21 December 2012 [http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/10123005.Poorly_East_Lancashire_children_get_party_treat_at_No_10/ Poorly East Lancashire children get party at No. 10]</ref> Horkin has organised a number of Special Children's Christmas Parties for Disabled Children at Number 10 Downing Street including one hosted by Ant and Dec.<ref>Community Foundation for Merseyside co-hosts VIP reception event at 10 Downing Street in Southport Visitor 4 February 2013 [http://www.southportvisiter.co.uk/news/southport-news/community-foundation-merseyside-co-hosts-vip-6601059 Community Foundation for Merseyside co-hosts VIP Reception]</ref><ref>Businessman throws a Premier Christmas do in Lancashire Evening Post 31 December 2012 [http://www.lep.co.uk/whats-on/arts/businessman-throws-a-premier-christmas-do-1-5264753 Businessman throws a Premier Christmas do]</ref><ref>Clitheroe man draws 'Coronation Street' stars to Downing Street charity bash in The Clitheroe Advertise 19 May 2011 [http://www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk/news/clitheroe-man-draws-coronation-street-stars-to-downing-street-charity-bash-1-3394195 Clitheroe Man draws Coronation Street Stars to Charity bash]</ref> In 2014, Horkin received a Lifetime Legends of Industry Award from the Variety Club of Great Britain for his work with the Foundation.<ref>Legends of Industry Awards 2014 Variety Club of Great Britain 4 December 2014 [https://www.variety.org.uk/news/2014/11/legends-industry-awards-2014 Legends of Industry Awards 2014]</ref><ref>Skipton store owner gets charity fundraising award from Variety in Craven Herald & Pioneer 11 December 2014 [http://www.cravenherald.co.uk/news/11659260.Skipton_store_owner_gets_charity_fundraising_award_from_Variety/?ref=rss Skipton store owner gets charity fundraising award]</ref>

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Horkin has been patron of 'The Kirsty Appeal' named after [[Kirsty Howard]]<ref>Kirsty's special birthday surprise in the Clitheroe Advertiser 3 October 2011 [http://www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk/news/kirsty-s-special-birthday-surprise-1-3834085 Kirsty's Special Birthday Surprise]</ref> helping to raise in excess of £5&nbsp;million for an extension for Francis House Children's Hospice in Manchester.<ref>Trader's tribute to fundraiser Kirsty Howard following her death aged 20 in Accrington Observer 26 October 2015 [http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/local-news/traders-tribute-fundraiser-kirsty-howard-10334741 Traders Tribute to Fundraiser Kirsty]</ref> As recognition of his philanthropic work he was Awarded Lancashire Community Philanthropist of the Year in 2011.<ref>Ribble Valley business man is Philanthorpist of Year in The Clitheroe Advertise 14 November 2011 [http://www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk/news/business/ribble-valley-business-man-is-philanthorpist-of-year-1-3968330 Ribble Valley Businessman is Philanthropist of the Year]</ref>


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Horkin has been a patron of 'The Kirsty Appeal' named after [[Kirsty Howard]]<ref>Kirsty's special birthday surprise in the Clitheroe Advertiser 3 October 2011 [http://www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk/news/kirsty-s-special-birthday-surprise-1-3834085 Kirsty's Special Birthday Surprise]</ref> helping to raise over £5&nbsp;million for an extension for Francis House Children's Hospice in Manchester.<ref>Trader's tribute to fundraiser Kirsty Howard following her death aged 20 in Accrington Observer 26 October 2015 [http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/local-news/traders-tribute-fundraiser-kirsty-howard-10334741 Traders Tribute to Fundraiser Kirsty]</ref> In recognition of his philanthropic work, he was awarded Lancashire Community Philanthropist of the Year in 2011.<ref>Ribble Valley businessman is Philanthropist of Year in The Clitheroe Advertise 14 November 2011 [http://www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk/news/business/ribble-valley-business-man-is-philanthorpist-of-year-1-3968330 Ribble Valley Businessman is Philanthropist of the Year]</ref>
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In 1990 Horkin also founded the Pet Role Trust, a registered charitable trust promoting responsible pet ownership and devoted to improving animal health & welfare through charitable fund-raising – primarily for the Kennel Club Health Foundation and Manchester Dog's Home – the largest in the country.The Pet Role Trust also distributes cash to smaller, lesser known animal charities.<ref>Cashpoint pooch tipped for a Golden Bone in doggy Oscars in the Independent 25 February 2001 [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/cashpoint-pooch-tipped-for-a-golden-bone-in-doggy-oscars-5365899.html Cashpoint pooch tipped for Golden Bone]</ref><ref>Cherie backs £1M Appeal in Lancashire Telegraph 5 May 2006 [http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/752071.Cherie_backs___1m_appeal/ Cherie backs £1M Appeal ]</ref>


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In 1990, Horkin also founded the Pet Role Trust, a registered charitable trust improving animal health and welfare through charitable fund-raising, primarily for the Kennel Club Health Foundation and Manchester Dog's Home. The Pet Role Trust also distributes cash to other smaller animal charities.<ref>Cashpoint pooch tipped for a Golden Bone in doggy Oscars in the Independent 25 February 2001 [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/cashpoint-pooch-tipped-for-a-golden-bone-in-doggy-oscars-5365899.html Cashpoint pooch tipped for Golden Bone]</ref>
The Pet Role Trust was established against the background of the Public debate surrounding the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 introduced by the then Home Secretary, Kenneth Baker [[Kenneth Baker, Baron Baker of Dorking|Kenneth Baker]] with the emphasis being on responsible public ownership rather than euthanasia.<ref>Friends of the pit bull terrier turn on Baker's Bill in Daily Telegraph 5 June 1991</ref><ref>Outrage over doomed dogs in Lancashire Evening Telegraph 27 May 1991</ref> The controversial aspects of the [[Dangerous Dogs Act 1991]] or the Baker Bill as it became known related to the intention to have American Pit Bull Terriers "humanely destroyed" in other words "put to sleep". Horkin launched a campaign of national publicity in the press and on Radio and TV organising a march on Parliament.<ref>Expert opposes ripper dog ban in Lancashire Evening Telegraph 16 April 1991</ref><ref>Dog watch plan to check danger dogs in Lancashire Evening Post 16 April 1991</ref> He received over 12,000 Letters from the General Public and set up a 24 Hour Telephone Hotline to deal with calls from animal lovers concerned about the bill and who wanted to take part.<ref>March is off – but battle is on: Dog protest can't go for walkers in Daily Telegraph 27 May 1991</ref> The police said it was illegal to hold a march so Horkin organised a mass lobby of MPs instead. Horkin wrote to the Home Secretary, all MPs and the Chair of the Parliamentary Animal Welfare Committee in protest. 620 people took part.<ref>Kevin rallies nation to save doomed dogs in Accrington Observer 27 May 1991</ref> The meeting was attended by 40 MPs including Ken Hargreaves Horkin's local MP and 60 journalists.<ref>Ban will not work, say animal experts in Bury Times 31 May 1991</ref> Within 24 hours of the mass lobby the euthanasia provisions of the bill were abandoned.<ref>Breeder welcomes pit bull 'climb down' in Manchester Evening News 7 June 1991</ref>


==Awards==
Horkin was Awarded "Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE)" by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II In the Queens Birthday Honours List of June 2017 for Services to Charity and the Community of Clitheroe.<ref>Lancashire community heroes named in the Queen’s Honours List in Lancashire Evening Post 16 June 2017 [http://www.lep.co.uk/your-lancashire/lancashire-community-heroes-named-in-the-queen-s-honours-list-1-8601562]</ref>
Horkin was appointed [[Member of the Order of the British Empire]] (MBE) in the [[2017 Birthday Honours|2017 Queen's Birthday Honours List]], "for Services to Charity and to the Community in Clitheroe, Lancashire."<ref>Lancashire community heroes named in the Queen’s Honours List in Lancashire Evening Post 16 June 2017 [http://www.lep.co.uk/your-lancashire/lancashire-community-heroes-named-in-the-queen-s-honours-list-1-8601562]</ref><ref name="Gaz">{{London Gazette|issue=61962|date=16 June 2017|pages=B18 |supp=1}}</ref>


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Kevin Horkin MBE is a Lancashire business owner, journalist, pet consultant, and TV presenter who has appeared on several animal-themed television programmes in the United Kingdom. He unsuccessfully contested the Hyndburn Parliamentary Constituency on behalf of the Conservative Party in both the 2015 general election and the 2017 United Kingdom general election.

Career

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Horkin left school at 16 to start his own business: a stall in Accrington Market selling clothing and jewelry. He later opened "The Eye Shop" on Warner Street in Accrington.[1][2] He challenged the opticians' monopoly on the sale of over-the-counter ready reading glasses by writing to all MPs asking Margaret Thatcher to repeal the Opticians Act of 1958, and in 1987, he won the case.[3][4] The General Optical Council took out simultaneous private prosecutions in an attempt to stop the sale of ready-made reading spectacles.[5][6] Horkin successfully[specify] fought the actions of the General Optical Council.[7][8] He subsequently rebranded his business from "The Eye Shop" to "Spex Opticians," opening 22 branches across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, and Merseyside.[9][10]

Horkin has been a contributor and pet consultant to TV programmes, including This Morning with Richard & Judy.[11]

Horkin’s two books are Pets and personalities on Coronation Street and Star Dogs: What Stars Think about their Pets[12][13][14] He has also appeared as a Pet Expert in The Pet Set (2003), a six-part series exploring our relationship with pets and Animal Tales (2004).[15][16][17] Horkin also launched Pet Centric, opening seven pet stores across East Lancashire.[18][19]

Horkin's 'Pet People' column appeared in The Sunday People newspaper from January 1995 onwards and included letters from readers in a weekly Questions and Answers feature.[20] The column was renamed 'Pets And Their People' in March 1998.[21] He has also been a regular columnist for the TV Times on its Animal page, 'Mad about Dogs', and Sainsbury's Pet Club Monthly Magazine, in which he had a Pet features column.[22][23]

Horkin appeared in a film for television in which he played himself as a TV Pet Expert, called Catwalk Dogs.[24][25]

Horkin is also the media director of Our Dogs, a position he has held since 2000.[26]

Political career

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Between 1987 and 1991, Horkin was elected as a councillor on Hyndburn Borough Council, rising to the role of Group Whip for the Conservative Group. He was elected as the Councillor for the Altham Ward, obtaining 253 votes, or 40.1% of the vote.[27] Horkin was also Joint Coordinator for the Hyndburn Constituency in 1987 for the re-election campaign for Ken Hargreaves MP.[28]

In 2010, Horkin stood for office in the neighbouring authority of Ribble Valley. He contested the St.Mary's Ward in May 2011, achieving 502 votes or 47.27% of the vote.[29]

Horkin was elected to Clitheroe Town Council for the Clitheroe St. Mary's Ward, receiving 499 votes and beating incumbent Simon Entwistle by one vote.[30][31] Horkin was appointed Mayor of Clitheroe for the Civic Year 2013–2014. During his period in office, he launched the Clitheroe Community Fund.[32][33][34]

Horkin was selected on 15 January 2015 by local Conservative Party members as their prospective parliamentary candidate to contest the Hyndburn parliamentary seat at the 2015 general election.[35][36] He lost to Labour's Graham Jones by 4400 votes, a decrease of 2% in the Conservative vote compared to 2010. Horkin finished second, taking 31.9% of the vote.[37]

Horkin was re-selected as the Conservative Party candidate for Hyndburn for the 2017 general election, ten days after the General Election Campaign began. Horkin increased the Conservative vote in Hyndburn by 4,629 to 18,305 from 13,676 in 2015, an increase of 8.6%.[38] However, Horkin finished second behind Labour Party candidate Graham Jones, who once again increased his share of the vote by 6,045 from 42.1 to 53.4%. This was 1,405 votes less than the 19,405 votes achieved by Ken Hargreaves when he first won the seat in 1983, only 1.7% less than the 42.2% he achieved.[39]

Philanthropy

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Since 2009, Horkin has been a board member of the Development Advisory Group of the Community Foundation for Merseyside & Lancashire. This charitable trust helps donors support their community by channeling money into community projects.[40][41] Horkin has organised a number of Special Children's Christmas Parties for Disabled Children at Number 10 Downing Street, including one hosted by Ant and Dec.[42][43][44] In 2014, Horkin received a Lifetime Legends of Industry Award from the Variety Club of Great Britain for his work with the Foundation.[45][46]

Horkin has been a patron of 'The Kirsty Appeal' named after Kirsty Howard[47] helping to raise over £5 million for an extension for Francis House Children's Hospice in Manchester.[48] In recognition of his philanthropic work, he was awarded Lancashire Community Philanthropist of the Year in 2011.[49]

In 1990, Horkin also founded the Pet Role Trust, a registered charitable trust improving animal health and welfare through charitable fund-raising, primarily for the Kennel Club Health Foundation and Manchester Dog's Home. The Pet Role Trust also distributes cash to other smaller animal charities.[50]

Awards

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Horkin was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2017 Queen's Birthday Honours List, "for Services to Charity and to the Community in Clitheroe, Lancashire."[51][52]

References

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  1. ^ Glasses Go on Sale For £6.50 in Daily Telegraph 4 July 1984
  2. ^ Eyeball to Eyeball: Opticians face new challenge from off-the-peg glasses in Daily Express 0 April 1985
  3. ^ Opticians see red over cheap 'specs' shop in Accrington Observer 1 April 1984
  4. ^ Shop keepers warned over cheap glasses in The Lancashire Telegraph 1 May 1984
  5. ^ Glasses man summoned in Manchester Evening News 18 August 1984
  6. ^ 'Spex' man facing second summons in Lancashire Evening Telegraph 16 August 1994
  7. ^ Joy at lifting of specs sales ban £5 slashed from pair of frames in The Clitheroe Advertiser 1 December 1984
  8. ^ The 'eyes' have it: Spectacles firm celebrates Commons vote in The Observer 16 December 1994
  9. ^ The Eyes Have It in Lancashire Live 10 July 2015
  10. ^ 'Specs appeal' pair to open two new shops in Accrington Observer 1 May 1985
  11. ^ Your dog could have his day in Manchester Evening News 30 June 1987
  12. ^ Kevin's purr-fact pets never fluff their lines in The Sunday People 1 January 1995
  13. ^ Kevin leads a dog's life on top TV soap! In Lancashire Evening Telegraph 7 December 1990
  14. ^ Animal Magic in Lancashire Evening Telegraph 18 May 1992
  15. ^ Soap fans mourn moggy in a million in Lancashire Telegraph 16 November 2000 Soap fans mourn moggy in a million
  16. ^ Oh, Mr Woo What can we do for you? In Lancashire Telegraph 20 September 2006 Oh, Mr. Woo, What can we do for you?
  17. ^ Street Teddy woos em in Lancashire Telegraph 4 September 2002 Street Teddy Woos Em
  18. ^ Rag trade pooches in TV debut in Lancashire Telegraph 6 December 1996 Rag trade pooches in TV debut
  19. ^ The collar of money: Cat's £15,000 diamond treat in The Daily Mirror 3 October 1997
  20. ^ Pet People with Kevin Horkin: Cathy loves to sing Roxy music in The Sunday People 22 January 1995; Revealed! The girls who live with Cliff in The Sunday People 29 January 1995; The dogs who are right up Bill's Street in The Sunday People 15 January 1995; Danny falls in love with a China doll in The Sunday People 5 February 1995; The Heeled who saved my life, by randy Reg in The Sunday People 8 January 1995; Equalizer? He's just a big softie! in The Sunday People 12 February 1995
  21. ^ Pets And Their People: Corrie's Rovers Return in The Sunday People 8 March 1998
  22. ^ Mad About Dogs Magazine Hobnobbing with Horkin September 1997, October 1997, November 1997, December 1997, January 1998, February 1998, March 1998, April 1998, May 1998, June 1998, July 1998, October 1998, November 1998, December 1998, January 1999, February 1999, March 1999, April 1999
  23. ^ Sainsbury's Pet Club Magazine Pet Centric Column March 1997, April 1997, May 1997, June 1997, July 1997, August 1997, September 1997, October 1997, November 1997, December 1997, February 1998, March 1998, April 1998, May 1998, June 1998, July 1998, August 1998, September 1998, October 1998
  24. ^ Catwalk Dogs on Memorable TV Catwalk Dogs
  25. ^ Kevin gets small-screen break in catwalk drama in Lancashire Telegraph 25th October 2007 Kevin gets small screen break in catwalk drama
  26. ^ Endal on top of the world in Pet Planet 21 February 2002 Pet Planet
  27. ^ Hyndburn Borough Council Election Results 1973–2012 from Plymouth University Local Elections Centre Hyndburn Borough Council Election Results 1987
  28. ^ Jobs are a crucial issue in Accrington Observer 4 June 1987
  29. ^ Borough Council Election Results 5 May 2011 Ribble Valley Borough Council https://www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/7510/election_of_borough_councillors_may_5_2011.pdf[
  30. ^ Parish Council Election Results 5 May 2011 Ribble Valley Borough Council Parish Council Election Results 2011 Ribble Valley
  31. ^ New Clitheroe mayor sworn in after election drama in This Is Lancashire 11 May 201 New Clitheroe Mayor sworn in after Election drama 1
  32. ^ Clitheroe Community Fund established by Mayor Kevin Horkinin Lancashire Life 16 May 2013 Clitheroe Community Fund launched
  33. ^ Good causes benefit from Clitheroe Mayors' fund in The Clitheroe Advertiser 28 November 2014 Good causes benefit from Clitheroe Mayors Fund
  34. ^ Clitheroe Mayors Fund given to good causes in Lancashire Telegraph 25 June 2014 Clitheroe Mayors Fund Given to Good Causes
  35. ^ Accrington trader to lead Conservative bid for HyndburnHyndburn Seat in Accrington Observer 2 February 2015 Accrington Trader to lead Conservative bid
  36. ^ Multi-millionaire businessman Kevin Horkin to lead Conservatives in fight for Hyndburn power in Lancashire Telegraph 15 January 2015 Multi-millionaire businessman to lead Conservatives
  37. ^ GENERAL ELECTION 2015: UKIP wild card may sway Hyndburn vote in Lancashire Telegraph 01st May 2015 UKIP Wild Card may sway Hyndburn
  38. ^ Hyndburn 2017 Election in Elections Online -Parliament U.K. https://electionresults.parliament.uk/election/2017-06-08/results/Location/Constituency/Hyndburn
  39. ^ Results of the 2017 Election on BBC News WebSite https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000758#election2017-logo
  40. ^ Lancashire stages a takeover of 11 Downing Street in Lancashire Life 4 December 2014 Lancashire stages a takeover of 11 Downing Street
  41. ^ Lancashire's movers and shakers at 10 Downing Street in Lancashire Life 19 March 2013 Lancashire's movers and shakers at 10 Downing Street
  42. ^ Community Foundation for Merseyside co-hosts VIP reception event at 10 Downing Street in Southport Visitor 4 February 2013 Community Foundation for Merseyside co-hosts VIP Reception
  43. ^ Businessman throws a Premier Christmas do in Lancashire Evening Post 31 December 2012 Businessman throws a Premier Christmas do
  44. ^ Clitheroe man draws 'Coronation Street' stars to Downing Street charity bash in The Clitheroe Advertise 19 May 2011 Clitheroe Man draws Coronation Street Stars to Charity bash
  45. ^ Legends of Industry Awards 2014 Variety Club of Great Britain 4 December 2014 Legends of Industry Awards 2014
  46. ^ Skipton store owner gets charity fundraising award from Variety in Craven Herald & Pioneer 11 December 2014 Skipton store owner gets charity fundraising award
  47. ^ Kirsty's special birthday surprise in the Clitheroe Advertiser 3 October 2011 Kirsty's Special Birthday Surprise
  48. ^ Trader's tribute to fundraiser Kirsty Howard following her death aged 20 in Accrington Observer 26 October 2015 Traders Tribute to Fundraiser Kirsty
  49. ^ Ribble Valley businessman is Philanthropist of Year in The Clitheroe Advertise 14 November 2011 Ribble Valley Businessman is Philanthropist of the Year
  50. ^ Cashpoint pooch tipped for a Golden Bone in doggy Oscars in the Independent 25 February 2001 Cashpoint pooch tipped for Golden Bone
  51. ^ Lancashire community heroes named in the Queen’s Honours List in Lancashire Evening Post 16 June 2017 [1]
  52. ^ "No. 61962". The London Gazette (1st supplement). 16 June 2017. p. B18.
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