Howard held a number of political posts during his career in Parliament , most prominently as Home Secretary from 1993 - 1997 and Leader of the Conservative Party from 2003 - 2005 .
Collins ' predecessor for the seat was Michael Howard ( served 1983 -- 2010 ) .
Michael Howard held a number of political posts during Michael Howard 's career in Parliament , most prominently as Home Secretary from 1993 - 1997 and Leader of the Conservative Party from 2003 - 2005 .
Collins ' predecessor for the seat was Michael Howard ( served 1983 -- 2010 ) .