George Leonard Reakes
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George Leonard Reakes J. P. (31 July 1889 – 15 April 1961) was a British politician. Born in Bath, Somerset, to humble circumstances. Reakes successed in becoming Mayor of Wallasey
and later a Member of Parliament (MP) for Wallasey.
Reakes entered local politics while working as a journalist for a group of Cheshire newspapers. He became Coronation Mayor of Wallasey in 1937–1938. He resigned from the Labour party on the equestion of rearmament, immediately prior to the second world war.
In 1942, he left his war work in the postal censorship to contest the bye-election for the Wallasey constituency
. His election in this traditionally Tory seat, by an overwhelming majority, created a political sensation by announcing "It is a victory for Churchill!" on the news of his victory. (Time, 11 May 1942)
Reakes was a magistrate for nearly twenty years and later became chairman of the Wallasey Juvenile Court. In 1956, he published his autobiography, Man of the Mersey (G. L. Reakes).
and later a Member of Parliament (MP) for Wallasey.
Reakes entered local politics while working as a journalist for a group of Cheshire newspapers. He became Coronation Mayor of Wallasey in 1937–1938. He resigned from the Labour party on the equestion of rearmament, immediately prior to the second world war.
In 1942, he left his war work in the postal censorship to contest the bye-election for the Wallasey constituency
. His election in this traditionally Tory seat, by an overwhelming majority, created a political sensation by announcing "It is a victory for Churchill!" on the news of his victory. (Time, 11 May 1942)
Reakes was a magistrate for nearly twenty years and later became chairman of the Wallasey Juvenile Court. In 1956, he published his autobiography, Man of the Mersey (G. L. Reakes).
and later a Member of Parliament (MP) for Wallasey.
Reakes entered local politics while working as a journalist for a group of Cheshire newspapers. He became Coronation Mayor of Wallasey in 1937–1938. He resigned from the Labour party on the equestion of rearmament, immediately prior to the second world war.
In 1942, he left his war work in the postal censorship to contest the bye-election for the Wallasey constituency
. His election in this traditionally Tory seat, by an overwhelming majority, created a political sensation by announcing "It is a victory for Churchill!" on the news of his victory. (Time, 11 May 1942)
Reakes was a magistrate for nearly twenty years and later became chairman of the Wallasey Juvenile Court. In 1956, he published his autobiography, Man of the Mersey (G. L. Reakes).
Wallasey
Wallasey is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, in Merseyside, England, on the mouth of the River Mersey, at the northeastern corner of the Wirral Peninsula...
and later a Member of Parliament (MP) for Wallasey.
Reakes entered local politics while working as a journalist for a group of Cheshire newspapers. He became Coronation Mayor of Wallasey in 1937–1938. He resigned from the Labour party on the equestion of rearmament, immediately prior to the second world war.
In 1942, he left his war work in the postal censorship to contest the bye-election for the Wallasey constituency
Wallasey (UK Parliament constituency)
Wallasey is a borough constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election.-Boundaries:...
. His election in this traditionally Tory seat, by an overwhelming majority, created a political sensation by announcing "It is a victory for Churchill!" on the news of his victory. (Time, 11 May 1942)
Reakes was a magistrate for nearly twenty years and later became chairman of the Wallasey Juvenile Court. In 1956, he published his autobiography, Man of the Mersey (G. L. Reakes).
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George Leonard Reakes J. P. (31 July 1889 – 15 April 1961) was a British politician. Born in Bath, Somerset, to humble circumstances. Reakes successed in becoming Mayor of WallaseyWallasey
Wallasey is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, in Merseyside, England, on the mouth of the River Mersey, at the northeastern corner of the Wirral Peninsula...
and later a Member of Parliament (MP) for Wallasey.
Reakes entered local politics while working as a journalist for a group of Cheshire newspapers. He became Coronation Mayor of Wallasey in 1937–1938. He resigned from the Labour party on the equestion of rearmament, immediately prior to the second world war.
In 1942, he left his war work in the postal censorship to contest the bye-election for the Wallasey constituency
Wallasey (UK Parliament constituency)
Wallasey is a borough constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election.-Boundaries:...
. His election in this traditionally Tory seat, by an overwhelming majority, created a political sensation by announcing "It is a victory for Churchill!" on the news of his victory. (Time, 11 May 1942)
Reakes was a magistrate for nearly twenty years and later became chairman of the Wallasey Juvenile Court. In 1956, he published his autobiography, Man of the Mersey (G. L. Reakes).
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George Leonard Reakes J. P. (31 July 1889 – 15 April 1961) was a British politician. Born in Bath, Somerset, to humble circumstances. Reakes successed in becoming Mayor of WallaseyWallasey
Wallasey is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, in Merseyside, England, on the mouth of the River Mersey, at the northeastern corner of the Wirral Peninsula...
and later a Member of Parliament (MP) for Wallasey.
Reakes entered local politics while working as a journalist for a group of Cheshire newspapers. He became Coronation Mayor of Wallasey in 1937–1938. He resigned from the Labour party on the equestion of rearmament, immediately prior to the second world war.
In 1942, he left his war work in the postal censorship to contest the bye-election for the Wallasey constituency
Wallasey (UK Parliament constituency)
Wallasey is a borough constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election.-Boundaries:...
. His election in this traditionally Tory seat, by an overwhelming majority, created a political sensation by announcing "It is a victory for Churchill!" on the news of his victory. (Time, 11 May 1942)
Reakes was a magistrate for nearly twenty years and later became chairman of the Wallasey Juvenile Court. In 1956, he published his autobiography, Man of the Mersey (G. L. Reakes).