Parkinson was re-elected at each subsequent general election until his death in Orrell at the age of 71 in 1941, when he became the first of four Wigan MPs to die in office in the 20th century.
Parkinson was re-elected in each subsequent general election until his death at the age of 71 in 1941, when he became the first of four Wigan MPs to die in office during the 20th century.