Arthur Latham
For the English footballer, see Arthur Latham (footballer).
Arthur Charles Latham (born 14 August 1930), educated at Royal Liberty School in Romford, Essex and LSE) is a British Labour Party politician.
Latham was elected MP for Paddington North in a 1969 by-election, which he served until 1974 when the seat was abolished in boundary changes. He was then MP for Paddington, which he lost in 1979 to the Conservative John Wheeler by 106 votes (just 0.3% of the total).
Latham was married to Ruby Margaret who died in November 2000, and they had two children a son Howard Arthur and a daughter Diana Margaret. He is now married to Caroline Hurlestone.
References
- Times Guide to the House of Commons 1979
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- Arthur Latham Author of "Not A Bright Future" Memoirs of London Transport Directorship (to Be Published)
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Arthur Latham
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ben Parkin |
Member of Parliament for Paddington North 1969 – Feb 1974 |
Constituency abolished |
| New constituency | Member of Parliament for Paddington Feb 1974 – 1979 |
Succeeded by John Wheeler |
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