About Harold Neal
Lived 1897 – 1972 (aged 75). Harold Neal was a British politician.
Harold Neal (3 July 1897 – 24 August 1972) was a British Labour Party politician. He was Member of Parliament (MP) for Clay Cross from a 1944 by-election to 1950, and after boundary changes, for Bolsover from 1950 until his retirement in 1970. He became an MP after the death of former MP George Ridley. Following his retirement, his successor, Dennis Skinner, went on to become the longest-serving MP in the Labour Party's history. Neal was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fuel and Power, Philip Noel-Baker, in 1951.
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Who was Harold Neal?
British politician (1897-1972)
When was Harold Neal born?
Harold Neal was born on 3 July 1897 in Langley Mill.
When did Harold Neal die?
Harold Neal died on 24 August 1972 in Langley Mill.
What was Harold Neal's occupation?
Harold Neal was a politician.
What nationality was Harold Neal?
Harold Neal was British.
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