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Frank Anderson (politician)

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Frank Anderson (21 November 1889 – 25 April 1959) was a Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom.

Born in Bury, Anderson became a railway clerk. He joined the Labour Party, and stood unsuccessfully in High Peak at the 1922 and 1923 United Kingdom general elections, and in Stretford at the 1929 and 1931 United Kingdom general elections. He was finally elected in Whitehaven in 1935, serving until his death, aged 69, in 1959.[1]

His life story and his questions/speeches in the House of Commons are available to view.

References

  1. ^ Stenton, Michael; Lees, Stephen (1981). Who's Who of British Members of Parliament. Vol. IV. Brighton: Harvester Press. p. 8.
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Whitehaven
19351959
Succeeded by