SettingsMembers of the Greater London Council
Adrian Slade
Adrian Slade, CBE, born May 1936, is a British Liberal Democrat politician and advertising agency owner.
Adrian Slade, CBE, born May 1936, is a British Liberal Democrat politician and advertising agency owner.
Andrew McIntosh, Baron McIntosh of Haringey
Andrew Robert McIntosh, Baron McIntosh of Haringey PC (30 April 1933 – 27 August 2010) was a British Labour politician and last elected Principal of the Working Men's College.
Andrew Robert McIntosh, Baron McIntosh of Haringey PC (30 April 1933 – 27 August 2010) was a British Labour politician and last elected Principal of the Working Men's College.
Arthur Wicks
Arthur Ernest Wicks (1915-2006) was a Labour politician and last chairman of the London County Council.
Arthur Ernest Wicks (1915-2006) was a Labour politician and last chairman of the London County Council.
Ashley Bramall
Sir Ashley Bramall was a British Labour Party politician, Member of Parliament for Bexley from 1946 to 1950 and Leader of the Inner London Education Authority for 11 years.
Sir Ashley Bramall was a British Labour Party politician, Member of Parliament for Bexley from 1946 to 1950 and Leader of the Inner London Education Authority for 11 years.
Audrey Callaghan, Baroness Callaghan of Cardiff
Audrey Elizabeth Callaghan, Lady Callaghan of Cardiff (née Moulton; 28 July 1913 – 15 March 2005) was the wife of British Prime Minister James Callaghan and was herself a politician an...
Audrey Elizabeth Callaghan, Lady Callaghan of Cardiff (née Moulton; 28 July 1913 – 15 March 2005) was the wife of British Prime Minister James Callaghan and was herself a politician an...
Beatrice Serota, Baroness Serota
Beatrice Katz Serota, Baroness Serota DBE (15 October 1919 – 21 October 2002) was a British Government minister and a Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords.
Beatrice Katz Serota, Baroness Serota DBE (15 October 1919 – 21 October 2002) was a British Government minister and a Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords.
Bill Fiske, Baron Fiske
William Geoffrey Fiske, Baron Fiske OBE (3 July 1905 - 13 January 1975), commonly known as Bill Fiske, was the first Leader of the Greater London Council and oversaw the decimalisation of ...
William Geoffrey Fiske, Baron Fiske OBE (3 July 1905 - 13 January 1975), commonly known as Bill Fiske, was the first Leader of the Greater London Council and oversaw the decimalisation of ...
Bob Neill
Robert James MacGillivray "Bob" Neill (born 24 June 1952) is a British barrister and Conservative Party politician.
Robert James MacGillivray "Bob" Neill (born 24 June 1952) is a British barrister and Conservative Party politician.
Bryn Davies
Brinley Howard Davies, usually known as Bryn Davies (born 1944) is a British trade unionist, actuary and politician who was Leader of the Inner London Education Authority in the early 1980s.
Brinley Howard Davies, usually known as Bryn Davies (born 1944) is a British trade unionist, actuary and politician who was Leader of the Inner London Education Authority in the early 1980s.
Christopher Bland
Sir (Francis) Christopher Buchan Bland (born 29 May 1938) is a British businessman and politician.
Sir (Francis) Christopher Buchan Bland (born 29 May 1938) is a British businessman and politician.
Christopher Chataway
Sir Christopher John Chataway is a British former middle- and long-distance runner, television news broadcaster, and a Conservative politician.
Sir Christopher John Chataway is a British former middle- and long-distance runner, television news broadcaster, and a Conservative politician.
David Ashby
David Glynn Ashby (born 14 May 1940) was the Conservative Member of Parliament for North West Leicestershire from 1983 until he stood down in 1997.
David Glynn Ashby (born 14 May 1940) was the Conservative Member of Parliament for North West Leicestershire from 1983 until he stood down in 1997.
David Pitt, Baron Pitt of Hampstead
David Thomas Pitt, Baron Pitt of Hampstead (3 October 1913–14 December 1994) was a civil rights campaigner and was the first person of African descent to sit in the British House of Lords.
David Thomas Pitt, Baron Pitt of Hampstead (3 October 1913–14 December 1994) was a civil rights campaigner and was the first person of African descent to sit in the British House of Lords.
Desmond Plummer
Arthur Desmond Herne Plummer, Baron Plummer of St Marylebone was a Conservative Party politician in London and the longest serving Leader of the Greater London Council.
Arthur Desmond Herne Plummer, Baron Plummer of St Marylebone was a Conservative Party politician in London and the longest serving Leader of the Greater London Council.
Donald Soper, Baron Soper
Donald Oliver Soper, Baron Soper (31 January 1903 – 22 December 1998) was a prominent Methodist minister, socialist and pacifist.
Donald Oliver Soper, Baron Soper (31 January 1903 – 22 December 1998) was a prominent Methodist minister, socialist and pacifist.
Florence Cayford
Dame Florence Evelyne Cayford, DBE, JP (1897 – 1987) was a Labour politician in London.
Dame Florence Evelyne Cayford, DBE, JP (1897 – 1987) was a Labour politician in London.
Frances Morrell
Frances Morrell was a British Labour politician who led the Inner London Education Authority 1983-87.
Frances Morrell was a British Labour politician who led the Inner London Education Authority 1983-87.
George Tremlett
George William Tremlett is an English author, bookshop owner, and former politician.
George William Tremlett is an English author, bookshop owner, and former politician.
Gerald Bowden
Gerald Francis Bowden (born 26 August 1935), was British Conservative MP for Dulwich from 1983 until 1992.
Gerald Francis Bowden (born 26 August 1935), was British Conservative MP for Dulwich from 1983 until 1992.
Harry Lamborn
Harry George Lamborn (1 May 1915 – 21 August 1982), British Labour Party politician, was born in London and had a background in the British Trade Union movement — specifically his un...
Harry George Lamborn (1 May 1915 – 21 August 1982), British Labour Party politician, was born in London and had a background in the British Trade Union movement — specifically his un...
Horace Cutler
Sir Horace Walter Cutler OBE (28 July 1912 – 2 March 1997) was a British politician and Leader of the Greater London Council from 1977 to 1981.
Sir Horace Walter Cutler OBE (28 July 1912 – 2 March 1997) was a British politician and Leader of the Greater London Council from 1977 to 1981.
Jack Dunnett
John Jacob Dunnett, known as Jack Dunnett, is a British Labour Party politician.
John Jacob Dunnett, known as Jack Dunnett, is a British Labour Party politician.
Jeffrey Archer
Jeffrey Howard Archer, Baron Archer of Weston-super-Mare (born 15 April 1940) is a best-selling English author and former politician whose political career ended with his conviction and subseque...
Jeffrey Howard Archer, Baron Archer of Weston-super-Mare (born 15 April 1940) is a best-selling English author and former politician whose political career ended with his conviction and subseque...
John McDonnell (politician)
John Martin McDonnell is a British Labour Party politician, who has been the Member of Parliament for Hayes and Harlington since 1997; he serves as Chair of the Socialist Campaign Group, the Lab...
John Martin McDonnell is a British Labour Party politician, who has been the Member of Parliament for Hayes and Harlington since 1997; he serves as Chair of the Socialist Campaign Group, the Lab...
John Wilson (British politician)
John Wilson was a Labour Party member of the Greater London Council from May 1977 until the council was abolished in 1986.
John Wilson was a Labour Party member of the Greater London Council from May 1977 until the council was abolished in 1986.
Ken Livingstone
Kenneth Robert "Ken" Livingstone (born 17 June 1945) is a British Labour Party politician who has twice held the leading political role in London local government, first as the Leader of the Gre...
Kenneth Robert "Ken" Livingstone (born 17 June 1945) is a British Labour Party politician who has twice held the leading political role in London local government, first as the Leader of the Gre...
Lena Townsend
Lena Moncrieff Townsend CBE was a British Conservative politician in London and served briefly as Leader of the Inner London Education Authority.
Lena Moncrieff Townsend CBE was a British Conservative politician in London and served briefly as Leader of the Inner London Education Authority.
Louis Gluckstein
Colonel Sir Louis Halle Gluckstein, GBE, TD, KC, DL (23 February 1897 – 27 October 1979) was a British lawyer and Conservative Party politician.
Colonel Sir Louis Halle Gluckstein, GBE, TD, KC, DL (23 February 1897 – 27 October 1979) was a British lawyer and Conservative Party politician.
Marion Roe
Dame Marion Audrey Roe, DBE is a Conservative politician in the United Kingdom.
Dame Marion Audrey Roe, DBE is a Conservative politician in the United Kingdom.
Members of the Greater London Council
The following people served as Members of the Greater London Council, either as councillors or Aldermen.
The following people served as Members of the Greater London Council, either as councillors or Aldermen.
Michael Grylls
Sir William Michael John Grylls, known as Michael Grylls, (21 February 1934 – 7 February 2001) was a British Conservative politician.
Sir William Michael John Grylls, known as Michael Grylls, (21 February 1934 – 7 February 2001) was a British Conservative politician.
Mike Tuffrey
Michael William Tuffrey is a Liberal Democrat politician and member of the London Assembly.
Michael William Tuffrey is a Liberal Democrat politician and member of the London Assembly.
Paul Boateng
Paul Yaw Boateng, Baron Boateng (born 14 June 1951) is a British Labour Party politician, who was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Brent South from 1987 to 2005, becoming the UK's first black C...
Paul Yaw Boateng, Baron Boateng (born 14 June 1951) is a British Labour Party politician, who was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Brent South from 1987 to 2005, becoming the UK's first black C...
Peggy Jay
Margaret Christian "Peggy" Garnett Jay (4 January 1913 – 21 January 2008) was an English Labour councillor.
Margaret Christian "Peggy" Garnett Jay (4 January 1913 – 21 January 2008) was an English Labour councillor.
Raine Spencer, Countess Spencer
Raine Spencer, Countess Spencer is a British socialite and local politician.
Raine Spencer, Countess Spencer is a British socialite and local politician.
Reg Goodwin
Sir Reginald Eustace Goodwin (usually known as Sir Reg Goodwin) (3 July 1908 - 29 September 1986) was a British politician.
Sir Reginald Eustace Goodwin (usually known as Sir Reg Goodwin) (3 July 1908 - 29 September 1986) was a British politician.
Reg Prentice, Baron Prentice
Reginald Ernest Prentice, Baron Prentice, PC (16 July 1923, Croydon – 18 January 2001) was a British politician who held ministerial office in both Labour and Conservative Party governments.
Reginald Ernest Prentice, Baron Prentice, PC (16 July 1923, Croydon – 18 January 2001) was a British politician who held ministerial office in both Labour and Conservative Party governments.
Richard Balfe
Richard Balfe (born 14 March 1944) is a British politician.
Richard Balfe (born 14 March 1944) is a British politician.
Robert Gurth Hughes
Robert Gurth Hughes (born 14 July 1951) was a British Conservative Party politician from 1980-97.
Robert Gurth Hughes (born 14 July 1951) was a British Conservative Party politician from 1980-97.
Ronald Gilbey
Alfred Ronald Dashwood Gilbey was a British figure skater, businessman and politician.
Alfred Ronald Dashwood Gilbey was a British figure skater, businessman and politician.
Rose Hacker
Rose Hacker was a British socialist, writer, sex educator and campaigner for social justice.
Rose Hacker was a British socialist, writer, sex educator and campaigner for social justice.
Samuel Isidore Salmon
Sir Samuel Isidore Salmon, Kt. CBE, JP, MP, 18 October 1900 - 1980, was a politician, corporate executive, and philanthropist.
Sir Samuel Isidore Salmon, Kt. CBE, JP, MP, 18 October 1900 - 1980, was a politician, corporate executive, and philanthropist.
Sir George Young, 6th Baronet
Sir George Samuel Knatchbull Young, 6th Baronet is a British politician.
Sir George Samuel Knatchbull Young, 6th Baronet is a British politician.
Stephen Haseler
Stephen Haseler (born 9 January 1942) is Professor of Government, author of numerous books on contemporary politics, and Director of The Global Policy Institute in London.
Stephen Haseler (born 9 January 1942) is Professor of Government, author of numerous books on contemporary politics, and Director of The Global Policy Institute in London.
Toby Jessel
Toby Henry Francis Jessel (born 11 July 1934) is a British Conservative Party politician.
Toby Henry Francis Jessel (born 11 July 1934) is a British Conservative Party politician.
Tony Arbour
Anthony Francis Arbour JP, commonly known as Tony Arbour, is a British Conservative Party politician, a Richmond councillor and member of the London Assembly representing South West London.
Anthony Francis Arbour JP, commonly known as Tony Arbour, is a British Conservative Party politician, a Richmond councillor and member of the London Assembly representing South West London.
Tony Banks, Baron Stratford
Anthony Louis Banks, Baron Stratford was a British Labour Party politician, who was a Member of Parliament from 1983 to 2005, before being made a Member of the House of Lords.
Anthony Louis Banks, Baron Stratford was a British Labour Party politician, who was a Member of Parliament from 1983 to 2005, before being made a Member of the House of Lords.
Unity Lister
Dame Unity Viola Webley Lister, DBE (9 June 1913 – 15 December 1998) was a British Conservative political activist.
Dame Unity Viola Webley Lister, DBE (9 June 1913 – 15 December 1998) was a British Conservative political activist.
Victor Mishcon, Baron Mishcon
Victor Mishcon, Baron Mishcon, QC, DL (14 August 1915—27 January 2006) was a leading British solicitor and a Labour politician.
Victor Mishcon, Baron Mishcon, QC, DL (14 August 1915—27 January 2006) was a leading British solicitor and a Labour politician.
Vivian Bendall
Vivian Walter Hough Bendall (born 14 December 1938) is a British estate agent and politician.
Vivian Walter Hough Bendall (born 14 December 1938) is a British estate agent and politician.