He served as a vice-chairman of the Conservative Party, chairman of the international office, Chief Whip in the European Parliament and finally, the first chairman of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy. During his long career, he had one-to-one meetings with Nicolae Ceausescu, Saddam Hussein, President Assad, Robert Mugabe and many other world leaders. He was well known for being the founder of the House of Commons gym in 1978.
He played a significant role in British politics, serving as vice-chairman of the Conservative Party, chairman of its international office, Chief Whip in the European Parliament, and first chairman of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy. He also had notable meetings with prominent world leaders, including Nicolae Ceausescu, Saddam Hussein, President Assad, Robert Mugabe, and others. Additionally, he is credited with founding the House of Commons gym in 1978.