Later Life
At the 1997 general election Bendall was defeated in Ilford North by Labour candidate Linda Perham. He attempted to win the seat back at the 2001 general election, arranging for his picture to be taken with former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher: Bendall told reporters that I have always been an admirer of Lady Thatcher. I intend to use the picture in a press release during the campaign. Other candidates are planning to use them in their addresses. She still plays well on the doorstep." However Perham was re-elected with a majority reduced to 2,115. In August 2001 during the Conservative leadership election, Bendall's name headed a letter from seven former Conservative MPs expressing "our concern for the unity and electability of the Conservative Party" if Kenneth Clarke were to win, and endorsing Iain Duncan Smith.
Bendall is a Chartered Surveyor and is sole principal of the family practice which was established in Croydon in 1924. The practice is still in being with him as the sole principal, specialising in property management both commercial and residential and commercial rent reviews.
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