John Wynne William Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil PC, FZS (1919–2006) was a British politician. He was Conservative MP for Yeovil from 1951 to 1983, and an early and leading member of the Conservative Monday Club. He served as Minister of Transport (later renamed Minister of Transport Industries in the Department of the Environment) from 1970 to 1974. He was a candidate for leader of the Conservative Party in 1975, losing to Margaret Thatcher.
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- Telegraph: Lord Peyton of Yeovil Conservative minister notable for his independence of mind and an acerbic wit.
- Wikipedia: John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil Article updated by the public about the MP for Yeovil from 1951 to 1983, Minister of Transport from 1970 - 1970 under Ted Heath, served in the shadow cabinet under Mrs Thatcher, elevated as life peer, and died 2006. Includes biography, political career, references and related links.