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George Lansbury

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British politician and reformer (1859-1940)

United KingdomPoliticiansLived 1859 to 1940 · aged 81
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George Lansbury was a British politician and social reformer who led the Labour Party from 1932 to 1935.

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Plaque on the assumed birthplace of George Lansbury in Halesworth, Suffolk. It incorrectly records Lansbury's death year as 1947.Plaque on the assumed birthplace of George Lansbury in Halesworth, Suffolk. It incorrectly records Lansbury's death year as 1947.Migrants disembarking from a ship in Brisbane, c. 1885Migrants disembarking from a ship in Brisbane, c. 1885The Metropolitan Board of Works building in Spring Gardens near Trafalgar Square, original headquarters of the London County CouncilThe Metropolitan Board of Works building in Spring Gardens near Trafalgar Square, original headquarters of the London County CouncilHenry Hyndman, founder of the SDF, was a key influence in Lansbury's early career.Henry Hyndman, founder of the SDF, was a key influence in Lansbury's early career.WSPU poster from 1914, denouncing the Liberal government's controversial "Cat and Mouse Act"WSPU poster from 1914, denouncing the Liberal government's controversial "Cat and Mouse Act"Lansbury in 1920Lansbury in 1920A Punch cartoon of 22 September 1920, mocking Lansbury's denials of Bolshevist funding for the Daily Herald. The crowing cockerel satirises the Biblical Denial of Peter.A Punch cartoon of 22 September 1920, mocking Lansbury's denials of Bolshevist funding for the Daily Herald. The crowing cockerel satirises the Biblical Denial of Peter.

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George Lansbury was a British politician and social reformer who led the Labour Party from 1932 to 1935. Apart from a brief period of ministerial office during the Labour government of 1929-31, he spent his political life campaigning against established authority and vested interests, his main causes being the promotion of social justice, women's rights, and world disarmament.

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United Kingdom
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Lived 1859 to 1940 · aged 81
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