Humphrey Attewell
Humphrey Attewell | |
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Born | Humphrey Cooper Attewell 14 July 1894 |
Died | 15 October 1972 | (aged 78)
Nationality | British |
Occupation | trade unionist, politician |
Known for | National Union of Boot and Shoe Operatives |
Notable work | MP, Harborough (1945–1950) |
Humphrey Cooper Attewell (14 July 1894 – 15 October 1972) was a British trade unionist and politician.[1]
Attewell was born in Northampton. He served in World War I, then on his return became active in the National Union of Boot and Shoe Operatives (NUBSO).[2] He was Labour Member of Parliament (MP) for Harborough from 1945 to 1950.[1][3] After losing his seat, he served as the national organiser of NUBSO until his retirement in 1959.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b "ATTEWELL, Humphrey Cooper". Who Was Who. A & C Black. 1920–2008. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
- ^ a b Stenton, Michael; Lees, Stephen (1981). Who's Who of British Members of Parliament. Vol. IV. Brighton: Harvester Press. p. 13.
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "H" (part 1)
External links[]
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Humphrey Attewell
Categories:
- 1894 births
- 1972 deaths
- UK MPs 1945–1950
- Labour Party (UK) MPs for English constituencies
- National Union of Boot and Shoe Operatives-sponsored MPs
- Labour MP for England stubs