About John Arnott
Lived 1871 – 1942 (aged 70–71). John Arnott was a British politician.
John Arnott (1871 – 20 February 1942) was a British politician.
Born in Kincardine-on-Forth, Arnott worked as a blacksmith. He became involved in the trade union movement studied at Ruskin College. He also became active in the Independent Labour Party and was elected to Leeds City Council. He led the Labour group on the council from 1917 to 1920, and again from 1922 until 1925.
The ILP was affiliated to the Labour Party, and at the 1918 general election, Arnott stood for it in Leeds West, but was not elected. He then stood in Kingston upon Hull South West repeatedly, losing in 1922, 1923 and 1924. In 1925, he was chosen as Lord Mayor of Leeds. He finally won the Hull South West seat at the 1929 general election,
Arnott lost his seat at the 1931 general election, and failed to win it back in 1935.
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Who was John Arnott?
Scottish politician
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John Arnott was born in 1871.
When did John Arnott die?
John Arnott died on 20 February 1942.
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John Arnott was a politician.
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John Arnott was British.
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