Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of Robert Edwards, including posts and roles held.
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Representations
Wolverhampton South East [1983 - 1997]
Elected 1 time
9 June 1983
- 11 June 1987
Commons
Wolverhampton South East [1974 - 1983]
Elected 3 times
28 February 1974
- 9 June 1983
Commons
Bilston [1950 - 1974]
Elected 5 times
26 May 1955
- 28 February 1974
Commons
Parliamentary party affiliation
Labour
26 May 1955
- 11 June 1987
Elections contested
Newport
17 May 1945
Commons
Stretford
8 December 1939
Commons
Chorley
14 November 1935
Commons
Other posts
Party Chair, Independent Labour Party
1 July 1943
- 1 July 1948
House membership
Commons
Robert Edwards
26 May 1955
- 11 June 1987