Tom Johnston (British politician)
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Thomas Johnston CH PC FRSE (2 November 1881 – 5 September 1965) was a prominent Scottish socialist journalist who became a politician of the early 20th century, a member of the Labour Party, a member of parliament (MP) and government minister – usually with Cabinet responsibility for Scottish affairs. He was also a notable figure in the Friendly society movement in Scotland.
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Thomas Johnston | |
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Secretary of State for Scotland | |
In office 8 February 1941 – 23 May 1945 | |
Prime Minister | Winston Churchill |
Preceded by | Ernest Brown |
Succeeded by | The Earl of Rosebery |
Lord Privy Seal | |
In office 24 March 1931 – 24 August 1931 | |
Prime Minister | Ramsay MacDonald |
Preceded by | Vernon Hartshorn |
Succeeded by | The Earl Peel |
Member of Parliament for West Stirlingshire | |
In office 14 November 1935 – 15 June 1945 | |
Preceded by | James Campbell Ker |
Succeeded by | Alfred Balfour |
In office 30 May 1929 – 7 October 1931 | |
Preceded by | Guy Dalrymple Fanshawe |
Succeeded by | James Campbell Ker |
In office 15 November 1922 – 9 October 1924 | |
Preceded by | Harry Hope |
Succeeded by | Guy Dalrymple Fanshawe |
Member of Parliament for Dundee | |
In office 22 December 1924 – 10 May 1929 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1881-11-02)2 November 1881 Kirkintilloch, Dunbartonshire, Scotland |
Died | 5 September 1965(1965-09-05) (aged 83) Milngavie, Dunbartonshire, Scotland |
Political party | Labour |
Spouse | Margaret Freeland |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Glasgow |
Profession | Clerk, journalist |
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