James Clunie
James Clunie (20 March 1889 – 25 February 1974) was a British Labour Party politician.
James Clunie | |
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Born | 20 March 1889 |
Died | 25 February 1974 84) | (aged
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Labour Party politician and Member of Parliament |
Years active | 1950-1959 |
Born in Lower Largo, Clunie worked as a house painter and decorator. He joined the Scottish Painters' Society, serving on its executive, and also came to chair Dunfermline Trades Council. From 1933 until 1950, he served on Dunfermline Town Council. In 1950, he was elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for Dunfermline Burghs, serving until his retirement in 1959.[1]
Works
- (1920) The First Principles of Working Class Education, Glasgow: Socialist Labour Press
- (1954) Labour is my Faith: The autobiography of a house painter, Dunfermline: A Romanes & Son
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References
- Stenton, Michael; Lees, Stephen (1981). Who's Who of British Members of Parliament. IV. Brighton: Harvester Press. p. 64.
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by James Clunie
Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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Preceded by William Watson |
Member of Parliament for Dunfermline Burghs 1950–1959 |
Succeeded by Alan Thompson |
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