Career
He was first elected at the 1964 general election, but at the 1970 election he lost his seat to the Conservative Wilfred Proudfoot, by a majority of only 59 votes.
He was first elected at the 1964 general election, but at the 1970 election he lost his seat to the Conservative Wilfred Proudfoot, by a majority of only 59 votes.
43rd United Kingdom Parliament. 44th United Kingdom Parliament. 46th United Kingdom Parliament.
47th United Kingdom Parliament]
He was twice Member of Parliament for the marginal constituency of Brighouse and Spenborough, in West Yorkshire.