Career
In 1850 he was elected to Leeds council as a Chartist, and was reelected in 1853.
Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom
In 1850 he was elected to Leeds council as a Chartist, and was reelected in 1853.
20th United Kingdom Parliament. 21st United Kingdom Parliament]
In 1868 he was elected as a Member of Parliament for Leeds, a position he held until his resignation in 1876.