Albert Evans (politician)
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Albert Evans | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Islington South West Islington West (1947–1950) | |
| In office 25 September 1947 – 29 May 1970 | |
| Preceded by | Frederick Montague |
| Succeeded by | George Cunningham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 June 1903 |
| Died | 4 December 1988 (aged 85) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
Albert Evans (10 June 1903 – 4 December 1988), was a British Labour Party politician.[1]
A master engraver, Evans became involved in the Labour movement in the 1920s, and was elected to Islington Borough Council in 1936.[2] In March 1946 he was elected to the London County Council to represent Islington West.[3]
He was first elected to Parliament at a by-election in 1947, when the Labour Member of Parliament for Islington West, Frederick Montague, was elevated to the peerage as Baron Amwell.[4][5]
The Islington West constituency was abolished for the 1950 general election, when Evans was elected in the new Islington South West constituency.[6] He held the seat until he retired from the House of Commons at the 1970 general election.[7]
See also[edit]
- Dorothy Galton (sister-in-law)
References[edit]
- ^ "Albert Evans; Obituary". The Times. 9 December 1988.
- ^ "West Islington By-Election, Nominations To-Day". The Times. 16 September 1947. p. 2.
- ^ "The New L.C.C. Labour Gains In A Low Poll". The Times. 9 March 1946. p. 2.
- ^ "Rowdyism At West Islington. Final Phase In Election". The Times. 24 September 1947. p. 2.
- ^ Craig, F.W.S., ed. (1969). British parliamentary election results 1918-1949. Glasgow: Political Reference Publications. p. 30. ISBN 0-900178-01-9.
- ^ The Times' Guide to the House of Commons. 1950.
- ^ "Labour's choice for Islington". The Times. 22 May 1970. p. 3.
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