Thomas Oakley (British politician)
Thomas Oakley | |
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Oakley in 1925 | |
| Member of Parliament for The Wrekin | |
| In office 29 October 1924 – 10 May 1929 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Nixon |
| Succeeded by | Edith Picton-Turbervill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1879 |
| Died | (aged 56-57) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
Thomas Oakley (1879 – 4 April 1936) was a British electrician and politician. He became a prominent working-class Conservative in St Pancras, and later served a single term in Parliament representing The Wrekin constituency. An energetic man, he devoted much of his time to work with the Hearts of Oak Benefit Society, a friendly society. In politics he campaigned for the abolition of betting duty and against the creation of the Horserace Totalisator Board.