1966 Press Photo Mr. Richard Gott,A One Man Political Machine

A One Man Political Machine.: Mr. Richard Gott, 27, is standing for a part called the Radical Alliance at the crucial Hull by-election on January 27th. Mr. Gott is unlikely to save his deposit or, indeed, collect more than a derisory few hundred votes. But in edgy North Hull, where :Labour last time scraped home with a mere 1,181 majority, these few hundred votes mighty be decisive. They could cost the Government the seat, reduce the Westminster majority to one and precipitate a General Election. Mr. Gott, lives at the tope of a huge in MaidaVale,London. He was given up his job as a Guardian leader-writer to fight the election. Photo shows yesterday puicture of Mr. Richard Gott.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 01-01-1966.

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