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William Warbey

1903 – 1980

British politician

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Lived 1903 – 1980 (aged 76). William Warbey was a British politician.

William Noble Warbey (16 August 1903 – 6 May 1980) was a Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom.

He was born in the then newly created Metropolitan Borough of Hackney in London, and was educated at Hackney Downs School, King's College London and the London School of Economics. As a young man he was an interpreter in France and Germany, a secondary school teacher in Derby, and a tutor at the University Tutorial College in London. He first entered the House of Commons at the 1945 general election, as the Member of Parliament for Luton in Bedfordshire. However, at the 1950 general election, he lost his seat to the Conservative Party candidate Charles Hill, the former "radio doctor".

Warbey re-entered Parliament at a 1953 by-election for the Nottinghamshire constituency of Broxtowe, following the death of sitting Labour MP Seymour Cocks. However, that constituency was abolished for the 1955 general election, at which Warbey was returned for the new Ashfield constituency. He held the seat until his retirement at the 1966 general election.Thereafter, he was employed as Executive Director of the Organisation for World Political and Social Studies. He was also a strong European federalist, setting up the Socialist Europe Group in July 1948.

He died in Eastbourne aged 76.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Hackney Downs School
Positions held
Member of the 43rd Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
William Noble Warbey

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Warbey?

British politician (1903-1980)

When was William Warbey born?

William Warbey was born on 16 August 1903 in Metropolitan Borough of Hackney.

When did William Warbey die?

William Warbey died on 6 May 1980 in Eastbourne.

What was William Warbey's occupation?

William Warbey was a politician.

What nationality was William Warbey?

William Warbey was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Warbey

· Wikidata: Q8019992

· DBpedia: William Warbey

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