Ernest Thornton (18 May 1905 – 5 February 1992) was a British Labour Party politician. He was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Farnworth in a 1952 by-election, and served until his retirement at the 1970 general election. His successor John Roper retained the seat for the Labour Party.
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| Preceded by | Member of Parliament for Farnworth 1952–1970 |
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| Preceded by James H. Holden |
General Secretary of the Rochdale Weavers' Association 1929–1964 |
Succeeded by R. W. Hill? |
| Preceded by | Secretary of the United Textile Factory Workers' Association 1943–1953 |
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| Preceded by | President of the Amalgamated Weavers' Association 1960–1964 |
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