Arthur Skeffington

Arthur Massey Skeffington (4 September 1909 – 18 February 1971) was a British Labour Party politician who served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for 23 years from 1945 until his death in 1971.

Early life Educated at Streatham Grammar School and the University of London, Skeffington graduated with a BSc in Economics. he was called to the bar at the Middle Temple in 1951. He served as MP for that constituency in the House of Commons until his death. A keen cricketer, he played cricket for Surrey 2nd XI.

Skeffington died at Royal Marsden Hospital in London on 18 February 1971, at the age of 61.