Former Member of Parliament
Arthur Davidson
Labour MP for Accrington
At a glanceArthur Davidson was a Labour MP for Accrington.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Secretary (Law Officers) · Law Officers 26 Jul 1974 – 7 May 1979
Opposition posts
- Shadow Attorney General · Attorney General's Office 1 Jul 1982 – 9 Jun 1983
- Shadow Spokesperson · Opposition Department 1 Jul 1981 – 1 Jul 1982
- Shadow Spokesperson · Opposition Department 1 Jul 1980 – 1 Jul 1981
Committee memberships
- Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983
- Home Affairs Committee 3 May 1979 – 30 Jan 1981
Previous seats
- Accrington · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Accrington · Elected 2 times 31 Mar 1966 – 28 Feb 1974
Elections contested
- Hyndburn 9 Jun 1983
- Preston North 8 Oct 1959
- Blackpool South 26 May 1955
Party affiliation
- Labour 31 Mar 1966 – 9 Jun 1983
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arthur Davidson, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Arthur Davidson?
Arthur Davidson was a Member of Parliament who represented Accrington in the House of Commons. See Arthur Davidson's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Arthur Davidson represent?
Arthur Davidson sat as Labour. See Arthur Davidson's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Arthur Davidson represent?
Arthur Davidson was the Member of Parliament for Accrington. See Arthur Davidson's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Arthur Davidson?
Arthur Davidson has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Arthur Davidson's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.