Albert Roberts (British politician)

Albert Roberts (14 May 1908 – 11 May 2000) was a British Labour politician.

For other people named Albert Roberts, see Albert Roberts (disambiguation).
Albert Roberts
Member of Parliament for Normanton
In office
25 October 1951 – 9 June 1983
Personal details
Born14 May 1908
Died11 May 2000
Political partyLabour

Early years

Roberts was educated at Whitwood Technical College and worked as a mining engineer and mines inspector for the Yorkshire Safety Board 1941–51. He was elected a councillor on Rothwell Urban District Council 1937–51, serving as chair in 1948.

Parliamentary career

Roberts was Member of Parliament for Normanton from 1951 to 1983. His career was controversial for his support for Francisco Franco, his relationship with the corrupt architect John Poulson and his regular votes in favour of capital punishment.[1] His successor was Bill O'Brien. [2]

Personal life

He was vice-chairman of the British branch of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

References
  1. Robert Waller, Almanac of British Politics, Taylor & Francis, 7 Mar 1996, page 619
  2. "Parliamentary career for Sir Bill O'Brien - MPs and Lords - UK Parliament". members.parliament.uk. Retrieved 3 June 2020.

See also
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Thomas Brooks		 Member of Parliament for Normanton
1951–1983		 Succeeded by
Bill O'Brien


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