William Robert Luxton (9 September 1940 – 11 February 2024)[1] was a Falkland Islander farmer and politician who served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for the Camp constituency from the 2009 general election until his resignation in 2011.[2] Luxton was also a Member of the Legislative Council from 1989 to 2001, and served on the Executive Council of the Falkland Islands in the 1980s.[3]
Bill Luxton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly for the Camp | |
| In office 5 November 2009 – 4 November 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Stevens |
| Succeeded by | Ian Hansen |
| Member of the Falkland Islands Legislative Council for Camp | |
| In office 12 October 1989 – 22 November 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Blake |
| Succeeded by | Norma Edwards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Robert Luxton 9 September 1940 Chartres, Falkland Islands |
| Died | 11 February 2024 (aged 83) |
| Political party | Nonpartisan |
| Domestic partner | Grizelda Cockwell |
| Children | 3 |
Life
editLuxton was born in the Falkland Islands and educated in England.[1] After working on a farm in Romney Marsh he moved back to the islands to manage his family's farm at Chartres.[1][3] In 1982 Argentina invaded and occupied the Falklands for 74 days during which time Luxton was identified by the Argentine military junta as a potential troublemaker. Along with his wife, Patricia, and their children, Luxton was deported to the UK where he became notable for giving numerous interviews about his experiences with the Argentine military.[4] Luxton and his family returned to the islands at the end of the Falklands War.[5]
Political career
editLuxton's portfolios in the Falkland Islands Government included Civil Aviation, Development Corporation, Aquaculture and Rural Development.[3] Luxton was noted for his strong criticism of Argentina's policy on the Falkland Islands.[6] Luxton resigned from the Legislative Assembly in 2011 due to his prolonged absence from the Falklands, which was increasing the workload on other MLAs.[2] He was replaced by Ian Hansen in an uncontested by-election.[7]
Luxton past away in February 2024.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "In Memory of Bill Luxton: 1940 - 2024" (PDF). Falkland Islands Newsletter. April 2024.
- ^ a b "Camp representative Bill Luxton steps down from Falklands' Legislative Assembly". MercoPress. 4 November 2011. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
- ^ a b c "Bill Luxton bio". Falkland Islands Government. falklands.gov.fk. Archived from the original on 5 May 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
- ^ "Weeping Falklanders Beg To Go Back Home". The Modesto Bee. Associated Press. 16 April 1982. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
- ^ "Britain Quickly Sobers Up After Victory". The Montreal Gazette. 16 June 1982. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
- ^ John Fowler (4 March 2011). "Argentina waging a 'vicious war' against the Falkland Islands". MercoPress. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
- ^ Janet Robertson (30 November 2011). "Falklands' by-election already has a firm MLA, Ian Hansen for the Camp". MercoPress. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
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