by foreign competitors. He also joined the 1964 rebellion against the abolition of resale price maintenance. At the 1964 general election, a more organised Labour campaign in Bolton East saw Taylor voted out by a margin of more than 3,000 votes (with the Liberals simultaneously losing Bolton West by roughly the same margin). Subsequent career Taylor subsequently fought the 1966 general election attempting to regain his seat. In May 1973 he was elected to Greater Manchester County Council, but died four months later. References M. Stenton and S. Lees, "Who's Who of British MPs" Vol. IV (Harvester Press, 1981) The Times External links Famous Boltonians 1905 births 1973 deaths People from Bolton Mayors of Bolton Conservative Party (UK) MPs for English constituencies UK MPs 1959–1964 British bakers Conservative Party (UK) mayors