About John Jackson
Lived 1919 – 1976 (aged 56). John Jackson was a British politician.
Frank Lawson John Jackson OBE (12 June 1919 – 29 March 1976) was a British Conservative politician who served as a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1959 to 1964.
Jackson unsuccessfully contested the Labour-held marginal constituency of South East Derbyshire at the 1955 general election, losing by 1,581 votes to the sitting Labour MP Arthur Champion. At the 1959 general election, he defeated Champion, taking the seat with a majority of only 12 votes.
Jackson did not contest the seat at the 1964 general election, when Trevor Park gained South East Derbyshire for Labour. Jackson never returned to the House of Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Jackson?
British politician (1919–1976)
When was John Jackson born?
John Jackson was born on 12 June 1919.
When did John Jackson die?
John Jackson died on 29 March 1976.
What was John Jackson's occupation?
John Jackson was a politician.
What nationality was John Jackson?
John Jackson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Jackson (South East Derbyshire MP)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Jackson. https://biography.guide/john-jackson-politician-1919/
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