sentences:  McArthur and took his seat, but "on scrutiny" the seat was eventually awarded to Sykes.In 1899, the sitting Member of Parliament (MP) for Buckrose Sir Angus Holden announced he was standing down from politics at the next election and White was adopted by the Buckrose Liberal Council to succeed him.At the time of his adoption White was Chairman of Driffield Urban Council and had previously been an Alderman of the East Riding County Council.