Edwina Currie

Edwina Currie is a British writer, broadcaster and former politician, serving as Conservative Party Member of Parliament for South Derbyshire from 1983 until 1997. For two years, she was a Junior Health Minister, resigning in 1988 during the salmonella-in-eggs controversy.By the time Currie lost her seat as an MP in 1997, she had begun a new career as a novelist and broadcaster. She is the author of six novels and has also written four nonfiction works. In September 2002, the publication of Currie's Diaries (1987–92) caused a sensation, as they revealed a four-year affair with a colleague (and later Prime Minister) John Major between 1984 and 1988.She remains an outspoken public figure, with a reputation for being "highly opinionated," and currently earns her living as an author and media personality.Highlights from Toby Gribben's Friday afternoon show on Shout Radio. Featuring chat with top showbiz guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.