Education
Having graduated from the London School of Economics and completed National Service in the Royal Air Force, he trained as a priest and was ordained in 1958.
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Ivor Clemitson
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In order to stand for Parliament in 1974, he had to renounce his orders. He lived in the constituency and held his seat at the October 1974 election but, at the 1979 general election, lost by 847 votes to the Conservative Graham Bright. The window, designed by Petri Anderson, was dedicated in May 2009.
Clemitson co-wrote "A Life to Live: Beyond Full Employment" (Junction Books, 1981) with George Rogers Member of Parliament. Clemitson House, a municipal building in the centre of Luton, is named in memory of Clemitson and his father (Daniel), who had served as an alderman on the local council.
Clemitson was a lifelong supporter of Luton Town Football Club.
Membership
46th United Kingdom Parliament. 47th United Kingdom Parliament]
At the February 1974 general election, Clemitson was elected as Member of Parliament for Luton East.
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Political Party
Labour Party