William Griffiths (politician)

William Griffiths (7 April 1912 – 14 April 1973) was a British Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom.

For other people named William Griffiths, see William Griffiths (disambiguation).

Born in Manchester, Griffiths became an ophthalmic optician, and a Fellow of the British Optical Association. During World War II, he served with the Eighth Army.[1] He was Member of Parliament for Moss Side from 1945 until 1950 and for Manchester Exchange from 1950 until his death at a hospital in Roehampton on 14 April 1973, one week after his 61st birthday.[2]

References
  1. Stenton, Michael; Lees, Stephen (1981). Who's Who of British Members of Parliament. Vol. IV. Brighton: Harvester Press. p. 144.
  2. "Labour MP dies". The Observer. 15 April 1973. p. 3. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
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