Liberal MP for Cleveland 1902-1918, Darwen 1929-1935
Leader of the Liberal Party 1931-1935
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster 1909-1910, 1915-1916; Postmaster General 1910-1914, 1915-1916; President of the Local Goverment Board 1914-1915; Home Secretary 1916, 1931-1932