Ernest Thornton

For the Australian union official, see Ernie Thornton.

Ernest Thornton (18 May 1905 – 5 February 1992) was a British Labour Party politician. He was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Farnworth in a 1952 by-election, and served until his retirement at the 1970 general election. His successor John Roper retained the seat for the Labour Party.

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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Farnworth
1952–1970 		Succeeded by
Trade union offices
Preceded by
James H. Holden
 General Secretary of the Rochdale Weavers' Association
1929–1964 		Succeeded by
R. W. Hill?
Preceded by Secretary of the United Textile Factory Workers' Association
1943–1953 		Succeeded by
Preceded by President of the Amalgamated Weavers' Association
1960–1964 		Succeeded by


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