Fred Blackburn

Fred Blackburn (29 July 1902 – 1 May 1990) was a British Labour politician who was elected as Member of Parliament for Stalybridge and Hyde in the 1951 general election.

Blackburn was educated at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackburn, St. John's College, Battersea and Manchester University. He became a teacher of modern languages and careers master at North Manchester High School. He served as a councillor on Middleton town council for ten years and published books on local government reform.

Blackburn stood for Parliament at the 1950 election in Macclesfield without success, but was elected for Stalybridge and Hyde in 1951. He successfully defended his seat in the subsequent general elections in 1955, 1959, 1964 and 1966, but did not contest the 1970 general election.

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Preceded by: Rev. Gordon Lang	Member of Parliament for Stalybridge and Hyde 1951–1970	Succeeded by: Tom Pendry

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