Constituency : Accrington 1892 -1910
Joseph took Accrington from the Tories.
Joseph was born in Manchester, the son of a wealthy cotton merchant. He was educated at the University of London and Cambridge. He played cricket for Lancashire from 1865 to 1881. He became a barrister. He first stood for Preston in 1868 when he came third. He did not stand again until 1886 when he contested Accrington. He was a close friend of Herbert Gladstone.
Joseph's maiden speech was in favour of Gladstone's Home Rule Bill in 1893. He won the by-election consequent on his becoming Recorder of Manchester in 1893.
Joseph was knighted in 1895.
In 1899 Joseph wrote to Herbert Gladstone saying the financial burdens of the seat were becoming too much and he must look for a cheaper one. Gladstone found some money to persuade him to stay put. In 1902 he said the same thing. This time Gladstone and the local Liberals were inclined to accept his resignation but could not find another candidate nor Joseph a new seat. After another round of horse trading involving Gladstone and his constituency chair he gt a deal to persuade him to contest and win Accrington in 1906.
In 1908 Joseph voted for the Womens Emancipation Bill. He was created a baronet that same year.
Joseph stood down at the January 1910 election.
He died in 1914 aged 69.
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