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Joel Barnett

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Data Last Updated: 7 August 2025
Application Last Amended: 20 July 2024
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Born: 14 October 1923

Died: 1 November 2014

Peerages

Baron Barnett - 30 September 1983

Member of Privy Council - 12 February 1975

Education

Manchester Central High School for Boys

Appointments

Chief Secretary to the Treasury

March 1974

May 1979

Elections fought

8 October 1959		Runcorn	Labour Party	13,837	34.21
15 October 1964		Heywood & Royton	Labour Party	20,174	40.80
31 March 1966		Heywood & Royton	Labour Party	24,701	48.93
18 June 1970		Heywood & Royton	Labour Party	25,081	45.70
28 February 1974		Heywood & Royton	Labour Party	28,216	44.32
10 October 1974		Heywood & Royton	Labour Party	27,206	45.74
3 May 1979		Heywood & Royton	Labour Party	28,789	45.50