Lawrence Cunliffe
British politician (1929–2025)
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Lawrence Francis Cunliffe (25 March 1929 – 7 February 2025) was a British Labour Party politician. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Leigh from 1979 to 2001.[1][2]
25 March 1929
Lawrence Cunliffe | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Leigh | |
| In office 3 May 1979 – 14 May 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Boardman |
| Succeeded by | Andy Burnham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lawrence Francis Cunlifffe 25 March 1929 Walkden, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 7 February 2025 (aged 95) |
| Party | Labour |
Early life
Cunliffe was born in Walkden, Lancashire on 25 March 1929. He was a National Coal Board engineer, and became involved in the National Union of Mineworkers.
Parliamentary career
Cunliffe first stood for Parliament in Rochdale. There, he lost the previously Labour-held seat to the Liberal candidate Cyril Smith at a by-election in 1972, and was again defeated by Smith at the subsequent general election in February 1974.[2]
He served as a Member of Parliament for Leigh from 1979 until he retired from the House of Commons at the 2001 general election.[2]
Death
Cunliffe died on 7 February 2025, at the age of 95.[3]
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