He lost in Merton and Morden in 1950 and 1951, but re-entered Parliament, representing Cleveland from a 1952 by-election to 1959, Bristol Central from 1964–February 1974, and Bristol North East from February 1974 to 1983.
He lost in Merton and Morden in 1950 and 1951, but returned to Parliament by winning a seat for Cleveland in 1952, then representing Bristol Central from 1964 to February 1974, and finally Bristol North East from February 1974 until 1983.