Ronald Atkins
British politician (1916-2020)
Ronald Henry Atkins (13 June 1916 – 30 December 2020) was a British Labour politician. He was the Member of Parliament for Preston North on two separate times; from 1966 until 1970 and from February 1974 until 1979.
Ronald Atkins | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Preston North | |
| In office 28 February 1974 – 7 April 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Holt |
| Succeeded by | Robert Atkins |
| In office 31 March 1966 – 29 May 1970 | |
| Preceded by | Julian Amery |
| Succeeded by | Mary Holt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ronald Henry Atkins 13 June 1916 Barry, Glamorgan, Wales |
| Died | 30 December 2020 (aged 104) Preston, Lancashire, England |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Atkins |
| Children | Charlotte Atkins |
| Education | Barry Grammar School |
| Alma mater | University of London |
In June 2016, Atkins celebrated his 100 birthday.[1]
Atkins died on 30 December 2020 in Preston, Lancashire at the age of 104.[2][3]
References
change- ↑ Carter, Sarah (10 June 2016). "'Powerhouse' Ron Atkins celebrates 100th birthday". Lancashire Evening Post. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ↑ Rosindale, Kate (31 December 2020). "'A proud champion of Preston' – tributes as former MP Ron Atkins dies aged 104". blogpreston.co.uk. Blog Preston. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ↑ "Ron Atkins: UK's longest living former MP dies aged 104". bbc.co.uk. BBC News. 31 December 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
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