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William Leach

1870 – 1949

British Labour Party politician

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Lived 1870 – 1949 (aged 78–79). William Leach was a British politician.

William Leach (1870 – 21 November 1949) was a British Labour Party politician.

He was elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for Bradford Central at the 1922 general election, having unsuccessfully contested the seat in 1918. He was re-elected in 1923, and served as Under-Secretary of State for Air in the First Labour Government.

Leach lost the seat at the 1924 general election to his Conservative party opponent. His share of the vote had increased, but the absence for the first time of a Liberal Party candidate proved more beneficial to the Conservatives. He was re-elected to the House of Commons at the 1929 general election, but was defeated again when the Labour Party split at the 1931 general election. He regained the seat at the 1935 general election, and represented Bradford Central for a decade until retiring from politics at the 1945 general election.

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Important facts

Born
1870
Birth century
Occupation
Positions held
Member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Leach's

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Leach?

British Labour Party politician (1870-1949)

When was William Leach born?

William Leach was born in 1870.

When did William Leach die?

William Leach died on 21 November 1949.

What was William Leach's occupation?

William Leach was a politician.

What nationality was William Leach?

William Leach was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Leach

· Wikidata: Q15997804

· DBpedia: William Leach (politician)

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