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David Austick

1920 – 1997

British Liberal Party politician and bookshop owner

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Lived 1920 – 1997 (aged 76). David Austick was a British politician and bookseller.

David Austick (8 March 1920 – 9 February 1997) was a British Liberal Party politician and bookshop owner.

Political career At a by-election in July 1973 caused by the death of the sitting Conservative MP Sir Malcolm Stoddart-Scott, Austick was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Ripon in the West Riding of Yorkshire, gaining the seat from the Conservatives by a majority of 946 votes. However, it was a short-lived success. In the February 1974 general election, Austick lost by 4,335 votes to the new Conservative candidate Keith Hampson after seven months as an MP.

Austick was never again elected an MP, but he also served as a district and county councillor in Yorkshire and was one time Chairman of the Liberal Candidates' Association. He later became Executive Chairman of the Electoral Reform Society.

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Member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Austick?

British Liberal Party politician and bookshop owner (1920-1997)

When was David Austick born?

David Austick was born on 8 March 1920.

When did David Austick die?

David Austick died on 9 February 1997.

What was David Austick's occupation?

David Austick was a politician and bookseller.

What nationality was David Austick?

David Austick was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Austick

· Wikidata: Q5230924

· DBpedia: David Austick

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