George Ridley (29 November 1886 – 4 January 1944)
was a
Labour Party politician in
England
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.
He was elected as the
Member of Parliament
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(MP) for
Clay Cross
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It is directly on the A61. Surrounding settlements include North W ...
at a
by-election in September 1936, filling the vacancy caused by the death of
Alfred Holland at the age of 36.
Like his predecessor, Ridley did not live until the next general election but died in January 1944 at 57. He was survived by his wife, Ethel, and his children, Philip and Betty.
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1886 births
1944 deaths
Labour Party (UK) MPs for English constituencies
UK MPs 1935–1945
Members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom for constituencies in Derbyshire
Chairs of the Labour Party (UK)
Transport Salaried Staffs' Association-sponsored MPs
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