Albert Booth
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This article is about the British politician. For the American pioneer and settler in North Dakota, see Albert A. Booth. For the American college football player, see Albie Booth.
Albert Edward Booth (28 May 1928 – 6 February 2010)[1] was a British left-wing[2] Labour Party politician and cabinet minister.
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Albert Booth | |
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Shadow Secretary of State for Transport | |
In office 14 July 1979 – 9 June 1983 | |
Leader | James Callaghan Michael Foot |
Preceded by | Norman Fowler |
Succeeded by | John Prescott |
Shadow Secretary of State for Employment | |
In office 4 May 1979 – 14 July 1979 | |
Leader | James Callaghan |
Preceded by | James Prior |
Succeeded by | Eric Varley |
Secretary of State for Employment | |
In office 8 April 1976 – 4 May 1979 | |
Prime Minister | James Callaghan |
Preceded by | Michael Foot |
Succeeded by | James Prior |
Minister of State for Employment | |
In office 5 March 1974 – 8 April 1976 | |
Prime Minister | Harold Wilson |
Preceded by | Robin Chichester-Clark |
Succeeded by | Harold Walker |
Member of Parliament for Barrow-in-Furness | |
In office 31 March 1966 – 13 May 1983 | |
Preceded by | Walter Monslow |
Succeeded by | Cecil Franks |
Personal details | |
Born | (1928-05-28)28 May 1928 |
Died | 6 February 2010(2010-02-06) (aged 81) |
Political party | Labour |
Alma mater | Northumbria University |
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