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Edith Wills

1892 – 1970

British politician

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About Edith Wills

Lived 1892 – 1970 (aged 77). Edith Wills was a British politician.

Edith Agnes Wills (21 November 1892 – 7 April 1970) was a Labour and Co-operative politician in the United Kingdom.

Early life Wills was the daughter of John Wood and Henrietta Hook. In 1921, she married Frank Wills, and had one son. She was active in the co-operative movement and is remembered as teaching youth classes for the Birmingham Co-operative Society.

Career Edith Wills was elected to Birmingham City Council in 1930 and served until 1946. She became a magistrate in the city in 1934 and served on a number of charity boards and other organisations.

Wills was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Birmingham Duddeston in Labour's landslide victory of 1945, gaining the seat from the Conservatives. Wills was the first woman to serve as an MP for the city, and held the seat until 1950, when it was abolished by boundary changes.

Wills returned to the City Council in 1956 in a by-election for the Deritend ward.

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Member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom
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Edith Agnes Wills

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Edith Wills?

British politician (1892-1970)

When was Edith Wills born?

Edith Wills was born on 21 November 1892.

When did Edith Wills die?

Edith Wills died on 7 April 1970.

What was Edith Wills's occupation?

Edith Wills was a politician.

What nationality was Edith Wills?

Edith Wills was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edith Wills

· Wikidata: Q5338693

· DBpedia: Edith Wills

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