Richard Adams (British politician) facts for kids
Captain Harold Richard Adams (born October 8, 1912 – died June 25, 1978) was a British politician from the Labour Party. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for two different areas in London: Balham and Tooting from 1945 to 1950, and Wandsworth Central from 1950 to 1955. He also had an important role in the government as a Lord Commissioner of the Treasury.
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Richard Adams
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Adams in 1949.
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| Lord Commissioner of the Treasury | |
| In office 1949–1951 |
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| Prime Minister | Clement Attlee |
| Member of Parliament for Wandsworth Central |
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| In office 23 February 1950 – 6 May 1955 |
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| Preceded by | Ernest Bevin |
| Succeeded by | Michael Hughes-Young |
| Member of Parliament for Balham and Tooting |
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| In office 5 July 1945 – 3 February 1950 |
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| Preceded by | George Doland |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
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| Born | 8 October 1912 |
| Died | 25 June 1978 (aged 65) |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouses |
Joyce Love
(m. 1938; div. 1955)Peggy Fribbins
(m. 1956) |
| Alma mater | University of London |
Early Life and Military Service
Harold Richard Adams was born on October 8, 1912. He went to Emanuel School and later studied at the University of London. After his studies, he worked as a lecturer, teaching about economics and business.
He started his political journey early, becoming a member of the local council in Wandsworth from 1938 to 1940. However, his work there was paused when World War II began.
In 1940, Adams joined the army, specifically the East Surrey Regiment. He served as a soldier in important battles in North Africa and Italy. Towards the end of the war, he worked on the staff for the Land Forces Adriatic.
Political Career in Parliament
Before the war, Adams had tried to become an MP in 1935 for Canterbury. After the war, in the 1945 general election, he was successfully elected as a Labour MP for Balham and Tooting. This area was part of his home district of Wandsworth.
In 1947, he became an assistant whip, which is a role that helps manage party members in Parliament. Then, in 1949, he was appointed a Lord Commissioner of the Treasury. This was an important government job, and he held it until 1951.
For the 1950 election, the Balham and Tooting area was changed. Adams then ran for the new Wandsworth Central area and won. He took over from another famous politician, Ernest Bevin. Adams was re-elected for Wandsworth Central in the 1951 general election.
He decided not to run for election in 1955. After he stepped down, Michael Hughes-Young from the Conservative Party became the MP for that area.
Harold Richard Adams passed away on June 25, 1978.
