Arthur Law (politician)

Arthur Law (4 January 1876 – 30 June 1933) was a Labour Party Member of Parliament.

Law was educated at Todmorden Council School before becoming an engine driver. He joined the National Union of Railwaymen, and served on its executive committee from 1910 to 1912, 1918 to 1920, and 1925 to 1926.^[1]

Law stood unsuccessfully for the Labour Party in Salford West at the 1922 UK general election, then won Rossendale at the 1929 UK general election. He lost the seat at the 1931 UK general election, and died two years later.^[1]

References

1 2 Stenton, Michael; Lees, Stephen (1979). Who's Who of British Members of Parliament. III. Brighton: Harvester Press. pp. 203&ndash, 204. ISBN 0855273259.

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Robert Waddington	Member of Parliament for Rossendale 1929–1931	Succeeded by Ronald Cross

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[stenton-1] 1 2 Stenton, Michael; Lees, Stephen (1979). Who's Who of British Members of Parliament. III. Brighton: Harvester Press. pp. 203&ndash, 204. ISBN 0855273259.