Brighouse and Spenborough 1960

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I'd copied these before the recent tragedy. A collection of articles from the Brighouse Weekly for the March 1960 by-election. Michael Shaw and his 'United Liberal and Conservative' label, which inflamed local Liberals. The absence of a Liberal candidate although a 'maverick' considered intervening. Some talent amongst the Labour nominees. A letter from James Pickles, previously a Brighouse Labour councillor but now a Liberal. Bessie Braddock, Rab Butler and more...

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