Albert Booth

Albert Edward Booth (28 May 1928 – 6 February 2010) was a British left-wing Labour Party politician and cabinet minister.

This article is about the British politician. For the American pioneer and settler in North Dakota, see Albert A. Booth. For the American college football player, see Albie Booth.

The Right Honourable
Albert Booth
Shadow Secretary of State for Transport
In office
14 July 1979 – 9 June 1983
LeaderJames Callaghan
Michael Foot
Preceded byNorman Fowler
Succeeded byJohn Prescott
Shadow Secretary of State for Employment
In office
4 May 1979 – 14 July 1979
LeaderJames Callaghan
Preceded byJames Prior
Succeeded byEric Varley
Secretary of State for Employment
In office
8 April 1976 – 4 May 1979
Prime MinisterJames Callaghan
Preceded byMichael Foot
Succeeded byJames Prior
Minister of State for Employment
In office
5 March 1974 – 8 April 1976
Prime MinisterHarold Wilson
Preceded byRobin Chichester-Clark
Succeeded byHarold Walker
Member of Parliament
for Barrow-in-Furness
In office
31 March 1966 – 13 May 1983
Preceded byWalter Monslow
Succeeded byCecil Franks
Personal details
Born(1928-05-28)28 May 1928
Died6 February 2010(2010-02-06) (aged 81)
Political partyLabour
Alma materNorthumbria University
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