Background
Russell was born in Kingston upon Hull in 1876 the son of John Thomas and Annie Kate Russell, his father was a timber merchant.
Russell was born in Kingston upon Hull in 1876 the son of John Thomas and Annie Kate Russell, his father was a timber merchant.
He attended Eton House School in Kingston upon Hull before becoming a sales representative then a builders" merchant.
He became active in the Liberal Party and stood unsuccessfully as their candidate in Sheffield Ecclesall at the 1923 United Kingdom general election. He also served as a Liberal councillor. Around 1929, Russell joined the Conservative Party.
In his new colours, he took second place in the Sheffield Brightside by-election, 1930 behind Fred Marshall.
He was able to take the seat at the 1931 United Kingdom general election, but lost it in 1935.
36th United Kingdom Parliament.