Willie Gallacher (politician)
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William Gallacher (25 December 1881 ā 12 August 1965) was a Scottish trade unionist, activist and communist. He was one of the leading figures of the Shop Stewards' Movement in wartime Glasgow (the 'Red Clydeside' period) and a founding member of the Communist Party of Great Britain. He served two terms in the House of Commons as one of the last Communist Members of Parliament.
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Quick Facts Member of Parliament for West Fife, Preceded by ...
Willie Gallacher | |
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Member of Parliament for West Fife | |
In office 14 November 1935 ā 23 February 1950 | |
Preceded by | Charles Milne |
Succeeded by | Willie Hamilton |
Personal details | |
Born | 25 December 1881 Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland |
Died | 12 August 1965 (aged 83) Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland |
Political party | Communist Party of Great Britain (from 1921) |
Other political affiliations | Independent Labour Party Social Democratic Federation Communist Labour Party (until 1921) |
Gallacher giving a victory speech following his election in West Fife Recorded December 1, 1926 | |
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