Robert Cant

Robert Cant

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constituency_MP = Stoke-on-Trent Central
parliament = UK
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term_start = 31 March, 1966
term_end = 8 June, 1983
predecessor = Sir Barnett Stross
successor = Mark Fisher
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birthname = Robert Bowen Cant
nationality = British
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alma_mater = London School of Economics
occupation = Councillor, politician, university lecturer
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Robert Bowen Cant (24 July 1915 - 13 September 1997) was a British Labour politician.

Early life

Cant was educated at Middlesbrough High School for Boys and the London School of Economics, and served with the Royal Corps of Signals. He became a university lecturer, and wrote "American Journey", a study of American high schools.

Political career

Cant was elected a councillor on Stoke-on-Trent City Council in 1953.

He contested Shrewsbury in 1950 and 1951. He was Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central from 1966 to 1983, preceding Mark Fisher.

References

*"The Times Guide to the House of Commons 1966"

External links

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