Constituency : Mansfield 1922-23, Nottingham Central 1924-30 ( Conservative )
Albert scored a rare gain from Labour at Mansfield winning by 1.275 votes in a straight fight. He was an Asquithian Liberal.
Albert was a barrister. He joined up in World War One and served as Controller of propaganda in Central and South America. He had extensive business interests there. He contested Chippenham in 1918 losing t a couponed Tory.
In 1923 Albert was defeated by Labour in a straight contest. He responded by joining the Conservatives and took the Liberal seat of Nottingham Central in 1924. He became Assistant Treasurer of the party in 1927.
Albert was re-elected in 1929 and was created a baronet. He stood down in 1930 due to bankruptcy.
He died in 1945 aged 73.
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