In the 1966 general election he contested Don Valley as the Conservative candidate .
In the 1966 general election he also contested Huddersfield West in the 1970 general election , however both times he lost to the Labour Party candidates .
In the 1966 general election he contested Don Valley as the Conservative candidate and also contested Huddersfield West in the 1970 general election , however both times he lost to the Labour Party candidates .