Arthur Holt (politician)
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Arthur Frederick Holt (8 August 1914 – 23 August 1995) was a Liberal Party politician in the United Kingdom, and Member of Parliament for thirteen years.
Holt was first elected at the 1951 general election, when he defeated the only other candidate, sitting Labour MP John Lewis. Holt was re-elected in straight contests with Labour at two further general elections, but his share of the vote was halved when the Conservative Party fielded a candidate at the 1964 general elections, and the seat was won by Labour's Gordon Oakes.[1]
Notes
- ↑ See 1959 election results and 1964 election results for Bolton West
Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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Preceded by John Lewis |
Member of Parliament for Bolton West 1951–1964 |
Succeeded by Gordon Oakes |
Party political offices | ||
Preceded by Donald Wade |
Liberal Chief Whip 1962–1963 |
Succeeded by Eric Lubbock |
Preceded by Rhys Lloyd |
President of the Liberal Party 1974–1975 |
Succeeded by Margaret Wingfield |
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