Albert Roberts (British politician)

Albert Roberts (14 May 1908 – 11 May 2000) was a British Labour politician.

Albert Roberts
Member of Parliament
for Normanton
In office
25 October 1951 – 13 May 1983
Preceded byThomas Brooks
Succeeded byBill O'Brien
Personal details
Born(1908-05-14)14 May 1908
Died11 May 2000(2000-05-11) (aged 91)
Political partyLabour

Early years

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Roberts was educated at Whitwood Technical College and worked as a mining engineer and mines inspector for the Yorkshire Safety Board 1941–51. He was elected a councillor on Rothwell Urban District Council 1937–51, serving as chair in 1948.

Parliamentary career

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Roberts was Member of Parliament for Normanton from 1951 to 1983 and was sponsored by the National Union of Mineworkers. His career was controversial for his support for Francisco Franco, his relationship with the corrupt architect John Poulson and his regular votes in favour of capital punishment.[1] His successor was Bill O'Brien.[2]

Personal life

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He was vice-chairman of the British branch of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Robert Waller, Almanac of British Politics, Taylor & Francis, 7 Mar 1996, page 619
  2. ^ "Parliamentary career for Sir Bill O'Brien - MPs and Lords - UK Parliament". members.parliament.uk. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Normanton
19511983
Succeeded by