ABOUT
In 1990, this Labour Party politician began representing the Bootle constituency in the United Kingdom Parliament. Previously, he had served on the Bootle County Borough Council.A staunch Roman Catholic and social conservative, he is known for his opposition to abortion, gay marriage, euthanasia, and stem cell research.In 2014, Pope Francis gave Benton the title of Knight of the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great.
BEFORE FAMEBefore beginning his political career, he served in the Royal Air Force and worked in the human resources department of the Pacific Steam Navigation Company.
PERSONAL LIFEHis marriage to Doris Wynne resulted in four children, all girls.
The meaning of the name Benton: From Benjamin's Town FUN FACTSPolitician Joe Benton were born on Thursday, birthstone is Sapphire, the seaon was Fall in the Chinese year of Rooster, it is 261 days until Joe Benton next birthday.