Ronald Atkins

Ronald Henry Atkins (13 June 1916 – 30 December 2020) was a British Labour politician. He was the Member of Parliament for Preston North on two separate times; from 1966 until 1970 and from February 1974 until 1979.

Ronald Atkins
Member of Parliament
for Preston North
In office
28 February 1974 – 7 April 1979
Preceded byMary Holt
Succeeded byRobert Atkins
In office
31 March 1966 – 29 May 1970
Preceded byJulian Amery
Succeeded byMary Holt
Personal details
Born
Ronald Henry Atkins

(1916-06-13)13 June 1916
Barry, Glamorgan, Wales
Died30 December 2020(2020-12-30) (aged 104)
Preston, Lancashire, England
Political partyLabour
Spouse(s)Elizabeth Atkins
ChildrenCharlotte Atkins
EducationBarry Grammar School
Alma materUniversity of London

In June 2016, Atkins celebrated his 100 birthday.[1]

Atkins died on 30 December 2020 in Preston, Lancashire at the age of 104.[2][3]

References

  1. Carter, Sarah (10 June 2016). ‘Powerhouse’ Ron Atkins celebrates 100th birthday. Lancashire Evening Post. http://www.lep.co.uk/news/powerhouse-ron-atkins-celebrates-100th-birthday-1-7958961. Retrieved 13 June 2016. 
  2. Rosindale, Kate (31 December 2020). "'A proud champion of Preston' – tributes as former MP Ron Atkins dies aged 104". blogpreston.co.uk. Blog Preston. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  3. "Ron Atkins: UK's longest living former MP dies aged 104". bbc.co.uk. BBC News. 31 December 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2020.