Arnold Townend

Arnold Ernest Townend (1880 – 18 December 1968) was Labour MP for Stockport, a two-member constituency, from 1925 to 1931, initially elected at a by-election.

Not to be confused with Arnold Townsend.

Born in Salford, Townend became a railway clerk in 1896. He was a supporter of the Labour Party, and stood unsuccessfully in Manchester Blackley in 1918. He was also unsuccessful in Stockport in 1923 and 1924, but won a by-election in 1925, and held the seat in 1929. He lost his seat at the 1931 United Kingdom general election, and was also unsuccessful at Carlisle in 1935.[1]

Towend later relocated to Southport, where he served as mayor from 1955 to 1956.[1]

References
  1. Stenton, Michael; Lees, Stephen (1979). Who's Who of British Members of Parliament. Vol. III. Brighton: Harvester Press. p. 358. ISBN 0855273259.


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