Charles Curran (politician)
(Leslie) Charles Curran (1903 – 16 September 1972) was a British Conservative Party politician. The son of C. J. Curran,[1] and educated at Cardiff High School and Stonyhurst,[2] Curran was a member of the editorial staff of the Evening Express,[3] before becoming a barrister of Gray's Inn.[4][5] Curran was Member of Parliament (MP) for Uxbridge from 1959 to 1966, when he lost to Labour. Curran regained the seat in 1970, holding it until his death in 1972. Michael Shersby was elected to succeed him in the subsequent by-election.
Curran was married to Mona Regan, and had one son.[6] He died in Nicosia, Cyprus on 16 September 1972.
References
- ↑ Dod's Parliamentary Companion parts 1 and 2, 1967, Dod's Parliamentary Companion Ltd, pg 386
- ↑ Guide to the House of Commons, Times Newspapers Ltd, 1951, pg 147
- ↑ Newspaper World and Advertising Review, issues 1878-1904, Newspaper World, 1934, pg 88
- ↑ The Law Times, volume 174, Office of The Law Times, 1932, pg 333
- ↑ Graya- A Magazine for Members of Gray's Inn, volume 3, Gray's Inn, 1932, pg 84
- ↑ Dod's Parliamentary Companion parts 1 and 2, 1967, Dod's Parliamentary Companion Ltd, pg 386
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Charles Curran
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Frank Beswick |
Member of Parliament for Uxbridge 1959–1966 |
Succeeded by John Ryan |
| Preceded by John Ryan |
Member of Parliament for Uxbridge 1970–1972 |
Succeeded by Michael Shersby |
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