He was defeated by Democrat Bill Clinton when he stood for re-election in 1992.

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He was defeated by Democrat Bill Clinton when he stood for re-election.

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He was then promoted in 1994 to minister for local transport and road safety but stood down at the 1997 general election in preference of earning some "serious money" and became director general of the Road Haulage Association.

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