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Alison Halford (Alison Monica Halford) was born on 8 May, 1940 in Norwich, England, is a British politician and police officer. Discover Alison Halford's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 83 years old?
| Popular As |
Alison Monica Halford |
| Occupation |
Police officer |
| Age |
83 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
8 May 1940 |
| Birthday |
8 May |
| Birthplace |
Norwich, England |
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She is a member of famous politician with the age 83 years old group.
Alison Halford Height, Weight & Measurements
At 83 years old, Alison Halford height not available right now. We will update Alison Halford's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Alison Halford Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Alison Halford worth at the age of 83 years old? Alison Halford’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from . We have estimated Alison Halford's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Alison Monica Halford (born 8 May 1940) is a former senior police officer who became a politician.
Halford was born in Norwich on 8 May 1940.
She attended a Catholic grammar school.
She served for three years in the Women's Royal Air Force, before moving to London to train as a dental hygienist.
In 1962, Halford joined the Metropolitan Police.
She rose rapidly in the police.
She became a Detective Constable soon after completing her probation, joined a fast track promotion scheme, and was promoted to Inspector in 1967.
She reached the rank of Chief Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police, and was the first woman in the country to command a police division, taking command of Tottenham Court Road police station.
In 1983, she became Assistant Chief Constable of Merseyside Police, the first woman to hold that rank in British police history, the first woman outside the Metropolitan Police to hold Chief Officer rank and the highest-ranking female police officer in the UK at the time.
She claimed to have faced sexual discrimination in her new post, however, and did not get on well with Chief Constable Kenneth Oxford.
Despite repeated attempts she failed to win further promotion, after which she brought a sexual discrimination claim.
The claim was withdrawn following a settlement between the two parties.
In 1997, the European Court of Human Rights awarded her £10,000 under art.
13 of the European Convention on Human Rights against the UK in respect of telephone tapping committed by the Merseyside Police in order to find evidence to dispute her sexual discrimination complaint – this violated her art.
8 right to respect for private life.
Halford then wrote a book about her experiences, entitled No Way Up the Greasy Pole.
She was Labour member of the National Assembly for Wales, representing the Delyn constituency, between 1999 and 2003.
In 2006 she transferred allegiance to the Conservative Party and as of 2007 advises the Conservatives on home affairs.
On 10 April 2006 she announced that she was joining the Conservatives, having grown increasingly disillusioned with the Labour Party.
She especially cited the appointment of Peter Mandelson as a European Commissioner.
She became an adviser to the Conservative Party and their Shadow Secretary of State for Wales on home affairs.
Halford launched her book 'Leeks from the Backbenches' at the Welsh Assembly on 6 November 2007.
During 2010 it emerged that she was under investigation for allegedly bullying the then council leader.
In 2012 she was re-elected as a Conservative County Councillor for Flintshire County Council and as a Conservative Community Councillor for Hawarden Community Council.
