Albert Evans (politician)

Albert Evans (10 June 1903 – 4 December 1988), was a British Labour Party politician.[1]

Albert Evans
Member of Parliament for Islington South West
In office
23 February 1950 – 18 June 1970
Preceded byConstituency created
Succeeded byGeorge Cunningham
Member of Parliament for Islington West
In office
25 September 1947 – 23 February 1950
Preceded byFrederick Montague
Succeeded byConstituency abolished
Personal details
Born(1903-06-10)10 June 1903
Died4 December 1988(1988-12-04) (aged 85)
NationalityBritish
Political partyLabour

A master engraver, Evans became involved in the Labour movement in the 1920s, and was elected to Islington Borough Council in 1936.[2] In March 1946 he was elected to the London County Council to represent Islington West.[3]

He was first elected to Parliament at a by-election in 1947, when the Labour Member of Parliament for Islington West, Frederick Montague, was elevated to the peerage as Baron Amwell.[4][5]

The Islington West constituency was abolished for the 1950 general election, when Evans was elected in the new Islington South West constituency.[6] He held the seat until he retired from the House of Commons at the 1970 general election.[7]

See also

References
  1. "Albert Evans; Obituary". The Times. 9 December 1988.
  2. "West Islington By-Election, Nominations To-Day". The Times. 16 September 1947. p. 2.
  3. "The New L.C.C. Labour Gains In A Low Poll". The Times. 9 March 1946. p. 2.
  4. "Rowdyism At West Islington. Final Phase In Election". The Times. 24 September 1947. p. 2.
  5. Craig, F.W.S., ed. (1969). British parliamentary election results 1918-1949. Glasgow: Political Reference Publications. p. 30. ISBN 0-900178-01-9.
  6. The Times' Guide to the House of Commons. 1950.
  7. "Labour's choice for Islington". The Times. 22 May 1970. p. 3.
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Frederick Montague		 Member of Parliament for Islington West
1947–1950		 Constituency abolished
New constituency Member of Parliament for Islington South West
1950–1970		 Succeeded by
George Cunningham


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