Arthur Hayday

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Arthur Hayday (born 24 October 1869, London - died 28 February 1956) was an English Labour Party politician.

After learning his trade as a chemical trimmer and stoker, Hayday became involved in the National Union of General Workers, of which he was an official for many years. He served as President of the Trades Union Congress from 1930 to 1931.

In December 1918, Hayday was elected Member of Parliament for Nottingham West. Despite a large majority, he lost his seat in a notable loss for Labour in the 1931 general election. In November, 1935 he regained his seat. He served as Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Lord Privy Seal, John Robert Clynes. Hayday retired from Parliament in 1945.

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by James Henry Yoxall	Member of Parliament for Nottingham West 1918–1931	Succeeded by Arthur Cecil Caporn
Preceded by Arthur Cecil Caporn	Member of Parliament for Nottingham West 1935–1945	Succeeded by Tom O'Brien
Political offices
Preceded by J. Beard	President of the Trades Union Congress 1931	Succeeded by John Bromley

Persondata
NAME	Hayday, Arthur
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION	Labour politician
DATE OF BIRTH	24 October 1869
PLACE OF BIRTH	London, United Kingdom
DATE OF DEATH	28 February 1956
PLACE OF DEATH