Alfred Broughton

Sir Alfred Davies Devonsher Broughton (18 October 1902 – 2 April 1979) was a British Labour Party politician and doctor who was the MP for Batley and Morley from 1949 until his death.

Background Alfred Davies Devonsher Broughton was born in 1902. His family had been doctors in Batley for decades. He received his education at Rossall School, Downing College, Cambridge, and the London Hospital. Following in his family's footsteps, he pursued a career as a general practitioner in Batley.

Parliamentary career Broughton served as the Member of Parliament for Batley and Morley from a 1949 by-election. Despite considering resignation due to his health, Broughton ultimately decided against it, as some within the party were uncertain if Labour could successfully defend the seat in a by-election. Three years later, Graham wrote This House, first staged by the National Theatre, which expanded on the political situation in the 1970s, in which Broughton is a key character.

Broughton is also mentioned in the first episode of the second series of Channel 4 conspiracy thriller Utopia, as part of plot to sway the no-confidence vote.