He was chosen again as candidate for Liverpool Fairfield, and in the 1945 general election secured a swing of 14% to win the seat by 1,147 votes. He then stood down from the National Executive Committee in 1946.
He was chosen again for Liverpool Fairfield, and in the 1945 general election, he achieved a substantial increase of 14% to secure the seat by a slim majority of 1,147 votes. He then relinquished his position on the National Executive Committee in 1946.