Politicians from Liverpool
Alan Simpson (MP)
Alan John Simpson (born 20 September 1948) is a British Labour Party politician who was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Nottingham South from 1992 to 2010 He attended Bootle Grammar School for...
Alan John Simpson (born 20 September 1948) is a British Labour Party politician who was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Nottingham South from 1992 to 2010 He attended Bootle Grammar School for...
Andy Burnham
Andrew Murray Burnham is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Leigh since 2001.
Andrew Murray Burnham is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Leigh since 2001.
Anne Clough
Anne Jemima Clough (20 January 1820 – 27 February 1892) was an early English suffragist and a promoter of higher education for women.
Anne Jemima Clough (20 January 1820 – 27 February 1892) was an early English suffragist and a promoter of higher education for women.
Augustine Birrell
Augustine Birrell PC, KC was an English politician, barrister, academic and author.
Augustine Birrell PC, KC was an English politician, barrister, academic and author.
Banastre Tarleton
General Sir Banastre Tarleton, 1st Baronet, GCB was a British soldier and politician.
General Sir Banastre Tarleton, 1st Baronet, GCB was a British soldier and politician.
Barbara Janke
Barbara Janke is a teacher and former Liberal Democrat leader of Bristol City Council in Bristol, England.
Barbara Janke is a teacher and former Liberal Democrat leader of Bristol City Council in Bristol, England.
Billy Hayes (trade unionist)
William Hayes (born 8 June 1953) is the leader of the Communication Workers' Union (CWU) in the United Kingdom.
William Hayes (born 8 June 1953) is the leader of the Communication Workers' Union (CWU) in the United Kingdom.
Bob Wareing
Robert Nelson Wareing, commonly known as Bob Wareing (born 20 August 1930), is a British independent politician who was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Liverpool West Derby from 1983 to 2010.
Robert Nelson Wareing, commonly known as Bob Wareing (born 20 August 1930), is a British independent politician who was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Liverpool West Derby from 1983 to 2010.
Charles Sydney Jones
Sir (Charles) Sydney Jones (7 February 1872 – 16 February 1947) was an English shipowner and Liberal Party politician.
Sir (Charles) Sydney Jones (7 February 1872 – 16 February 1947) was an English shipowner and Liberal Party politician.
Chris Rennard, Baron Rennard
Christopher John "Chris" Rennard, Baron Rennard (born 8 July 1960) is a British Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords.
Christopher John "Chris" Rennard, Baron Rennard (born 8 July 1960) is a British Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords.
Dalrymple Maitland
Dalrymple Maitland, JP (22 March 1848—25 March 1919) was an Isle of Man business leader and public official who served as a member of the House of Keys starting in 1890, and as Speaker of ...
Dalrymple Maitland, JP (22 March 1848—25 March 1919) was an Isle of Man business leader and public official who served as a member of the House of Keys starting in 1890, and as Speaker of ...
David Hanson (politician)
David George Hanson (born 5 July 1957) is a British Labour Party politician, who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Delyn since 1992.
David George Hanson (born 5 July 1957) is a British Labour Party politician, who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Delyn since 1992.
David Logan (politician)
David Gilbert Logan (22 November 1871 – 25 February 1964), known as Davie Logan, was a British Labour Party politician of Scots-Irish descent.
David Gilbert Logan (22 November 1871 – 25 February 1964), known as Davie Logan, was a British Labour Party politician of Scots-Irish descent.
Edward Cardwell, 1st Viscount Cardwell
Edward Cardwell, 1st Viscount Cardwell PC, PC (Ire), FRS (24 July 1813 – 15 February 1886) was a prominent British politician in the Peelite and Liberal parties during the middle of the 19...
Edward Cardwell, 1st Viscount Cardwell PC, PC (Ire), FRS (24 July 1813 – 15 February 1886) was a prominent British politician in the Peelite and Liberal parties during the middle of the 19...
Edward O'Hara
Edward O'Hara is a British Labour Party politician who became the Member of Parliament for Knowsley South following the death of Sean Hughes.
Edward O'Hara is a British Labour Party politician who became the Member of Parliament for Knowsley South following the death of Sean Hughes.
Edwina Currie
Edwina Jones, born Edwina Cohen and commonly known by her second married name, Edwina Currie, is a former British Member of Parliament.
Edwina Jones, born Edwina Cohen and commonly known by her second married name, Edwina Currie, is a former British Member of Parliament.
Elliot Morley
Elliot Anthony Morley is a former Labour Party politician, who was the Member of Parliament for Glanford and Scunthorpe from 1987 to 1997 and then Scunthorpe from 1997 to 2010.
Elliot Anthony Morley is a former Labour Party politician, who was the Member of Parliament for Glanford and Scunthorpe from 1987 to 1997 and then Scunthorpe from 1997 to 2010.
Esther McVey
Esther Louise McVey is a British Conservative Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Wirral West since May 2010.
Esther Louise McVey is a British Conservative Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Wirral West since May 2010.
Ethel Wormald
Dame Ethel Wormald, DBE, OBE, DL, JP, the second woman Lord Mayor of Liverpool (born 19 November 1901 — died 23 February 1993) was a British politician, educationist and social activist.
Dame Ethel Wormald, DBE, OBE, DL, JP, the second woman Lord Mayor of Liverpool (born 19 November 1901 — died 23 February 1993) was a British politician, educationist and social activist.
Fiona Jones
Fiona Jones (27 February 1957 – 28 January 2007) was a Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom.
Fiona Jones (27 February 1957 – 28 January 2007) was a Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom.
Francis James Roscoe
Francis James Roscoe (1831 – December 20, 1878) was a Canadian entrepreneur and Member of Parliament.
Francis James Roscoe (1831 – December 20, 1878) was a Canadian entrepreneur and Member of Parliament.
Frank Crowther
Frank Crowther (July 10, 1870 – July 20, 1955) was a United States Representative from New York.
Frank Crowther (July 10, 1870 – July 20, 1955) was a United States Representative from New York.
George Howarth
George Edward Howarth (born 29 June 1949) is a British Labour Party politician, who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Knowsley North from 1986 until 1997, and since then for its replace...
George Edward Howarth (born 29 June 1949) is a British Labour Party politician, who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Knowsley North from 1986 until 1997, and since then for its replace...
George Kerferd
George Briscoe Kerferd (21 January 1831 – 31 December 1889), Australian colonial politician, was the 10th Premier of Victoria.
George Briscoe Kerferd (21 January 1831 – 31 December 1889), Australian colonial politician, was the 10th Premier of Victoria.
Herbert Samuel, 1st Viscount Samuel
Herbert Louis Samuel, 1st Viscount Samuel GCB OM GBE PC was a British politician and diplomat.
Herbert Louis Samuel, 1st Viscount Samuel GCB OM GBE PC was a British politician and diplomat.
Hugh Rathbone
Hugh Reynolds Rathbone (4 April 1862 – 19 January 1940) was a British merchant and politician, who sat as a Member of Parliament (MP) and was a member of the noted Rathbone family.
Hugh Reynolds Rathbone (4 April 1862 – 19 January 1940) was a British merchant and politician, who sat as a Member of Parliament (MP) and was a member of the noted Rathbone family.
Jack Jones (trade unionist)
James Larkin Jones, CH, MBE, known as Jack Jones, was a British trade union leader and General Secretary of the Transport and General Workers' Union.
James Larkin Jones, CH, MBE, known as Jack Jones, was a British trade union leader and General Secretary of the Transport and General Workers' Union.
James Clement Baxter
Dr James Clement Baxter was an English politician and football club chairman.
Dr James Clement Baxter was an English politician and football club chairman.
James Larkin
James (Big Jim) Larkin (21 January 1876 – 30 January 1947) was an Irish trade union leader and socialist activist, born to Irish parents in Liverpool, England.
James (Big Jim) Larkin (21 January 1876 – 30 January 1947) was an Irish trade union leader and socialist activist, born to Irish parents in Liverpool, England.
James Picton
Sir James Allanson Picton (2 December 1805 – 15 July 1889) was an English antiquary and architect who played a large part in the public life of Liverpool.
Sir James Allanson Picton (2 December 1805 – 15 July 1889) was an English antiquary and architect who played a large part in the public life of Liverpool.
James Samuel Taylor
James Samuel (J.S.) Taylor (January 20, 1872 - December 22, 1960) was a Canadian politician, printer and publisher.
James Samuel (J.S.) Taylor (January 20, 1872 - December 22, 1960) was a Canadian politician, printer and publisher.
Jimmy Deane
Jimmy Deane was a British Trotskyist who played a significant role in building the Revolutionary Socialist League.
Jimmy Deane was a British Trotskyist who played a significant role in building the Revolutionary Socialist League.
Joe Benton
Joseph Edward Benton (born 28 September 1933) is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bootle since 1990.
Joseph Edward Benton (born 28 September 1933) is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bootle since 1990.
John Bigham, 1st Viscount Mersey
John Charles Bigham, 1st Viscount Mersey (3 August 1840 – 3 September 1929) was a British jurist and politician.
John Charles Bigham, 1st Viscount Mersey (3 August 1840 – 3 September 1929) was a British jurist and politician.
John Corry Wilson Daly
Lieutenant-Colonel John Corry Wilson Daly (24 March 1796 – 1 April 1878) was politician, businessperson, militia officer, and the first Mayor of Stratford, Ontario.
Lieutenant-Colonel John Corry Wilson Daly (24 March 1796 – 1 April 1878) was politician, businessperson, militia officer, and the first Mayor of Stratford, Ontario.
John Evans (Australian politician)
Sir John William Evans, CMG (1 December 1855 – 2 October 1943) was an Australian politician, a member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly and Premier of Tasmania from 11 July 1904 to 19 Jun...
Sir John William Evans, CMG (1 December 1855 – 2 October 1943) was an Australian politician, a member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly and Premier of Tasmania from 11 July 1904 to 19 Jun...
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 Mercer Johnson
John Mercer Johnson (October 1, 1818 – November 8, 1868) was a politician in the Province of New Brunswick, Canada and a Father of Confederation.
John Mercer Johnson (October 1, 1818 – November 8, 1868) was a politician in the Province of New Brunswick, Canada and a Father of Confederation.
John Pugh
John David Pugh (born 28 June 1948; Liverpool) is a Liberal Democrat politician in the United Kingdom.
John David Pugh (born 28 June 1948; Liverpool) is a Liberal Democrat politician in the United Kingdom.
John Tilney
Sir John Dudley Robert Tarleton Tilney, TD (19 December 1907 – 26 April 1994) was the great grandson of the founder of RJ Tilney & Co.
Sir John Dudley Robert Tarleton Tilney, TD (19 December 1907 – 26 April 1994) was the great grandson of the founder of RJ Tilney & Co.
Kate Sheppard
Katherine Wilson Sheppard was the most prominent member of New Zealand's women's suffrage movement, and is the country's most famous suffragette.
Katherine Wilson Sheppard was the most prominent member of New Zealand's women's suffrage movement, and is the country's most famous suffragette.
Lesley Mahmood
Lesley Mahmood is an English politician.
Lesley Mahmood is an English politician.
Mary Mulligan
Mary Mulligan is a Labour politician, and formerly Member of the Scottish Parliament for Linlithgow constituency from 1999-2011.
Mary Mulligan is a Labour politician, and formerly Member of the Scottish Parliament for Linlithgow constituency from 1999-2011.
Michael Carr (Labour politician)
Michael Carr was a British Labour Party politician who served as Member of Parliament for Bootle for 57 days in 1990 from his election until his death.
Michael Carr was a British Labour Party politician who served as Member of Parliament for Bootle for 57 days in 1990 from his election until his death.
Michael McLaughlin
Michael McLaughlin was, for a time, a leading figure on the British far right.
Michael McLaughlin was, for a time, a leading figure on the British far right.
Nadine Dorries
Nadine Vanessa Dorries is a British Conservative Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Mid Bedfordshire since 2005.
Nadine Vanessa Dorries is a British Conservative Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Mid Bedfordshire since 2005.
Paul Nuttall
Paul Andrew Nuttall MEP (born 30 November 1976, Liverpool) is the Deputy Leader of the UK Independence Party and Member of the European Parliament for the North West England region.
Paul Andrew Nuttall MEP (born 30 November 1976, Liverpool) is the Deputy Leader of the UK Independence Party and Member of the European Parliament for the North West England region.
Peter Kilfoyle
Peter Kilfoyle is a British Labour Party politician who was the Member of Parliament for Liverpool Walton from 1991 to 2010.
Peter Kilfoyle is a British Labour Party politician who was the Member of Parliament for Liverpool Walton from 1991 to 2010.
Peter Shore
Peter David Shore, Baron Shore of Stepney PC was a British Labour politician and former Cabinet Minister, noted in part for his opposition to the United Kingdom's entry into the European Economi...
Peter David Shore, Baron Shore of Stepney PC was a British Labour politician and former Cabinet Minister, noted in part for his opposition to the United Kingdom's entry into the European Economi...
Piaras Béaslaí
Piaras Béaslaí (15 February 1881 – 22 June 1965) was a member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, a member of Dáil Éireann and also an Irish author, playwright, biographer and translator.
Piaras Béaslaí (15 February 1881 – 22 June 1965) was a member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, a member of Dáil Éireann and also an Irish author, playwright, biographer and translator.
Reginald Bevins
Reginald Bevins was a British politician who served as a Liverpool Member of Parliament for fourteen years.
Reginald Bevins was a British politician who served as a Liverpool Member of Parliament for fourteen years.
Richard Burden
Richard Burden (born 1 September 1954) is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Birmingham Northfield since 1992.
Richard Burden (born 1 September 1954) is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Birmingham Northfield since 1992.
Richard Muspratt
Richard Muspratt (13 August 1822 – 18 August 1885) was a chemical industrialist.
Richard Muspratt (13 August 1822 – 18 August 1885) was a chemical industrialist.
Richard Reid Dobell
Richard Reid Dobell, PC (January 27, 1836 – January 11, 1902) was a Canadian businessman and politician.
Richard Reid Dobell, PC (January 27, 1836 – January 11, 1902) was a Canadian businessman and politician.
Robert B. Elliott
Robert Brown Elliott was an African-American member of the United States House of Representatives from South Carolina, serving from 1871-1874.
Robert Brown Elliott was an African-American member of the United States House of Representatives from South Carolina, serving from 1871-1874.
Robert Morris (financier)
Robert Morris, Jr. was a British-born American merchant, and signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution.
Robert Morris, Jr. was a British-born American merchant, and signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution.
Robert Parry (UK politician)
Robert Parry (8 January 1933 – 9 March 2000) was a British Labour Party politician who was Member of Parliament in Liverpool for 27 years.
Robert Parry (8 January 1933 – 9 March 2000) was a British Labour Party politician who was Member of Parliament in Liverpool for 27 years.
Robertson Gladstone
Robertson Gladstone (15 November 1805 – 23 September 1875) was an English merchant and politician.
Robertson Gladstone (15 November 1805 – 23 September 1875) was an English merchant and politician.
Rosie Cooper
Rosemary Elizabeth Cooper is a British Labour Party politician, who has been the Member of Parliament for West Lancashire since 2005.
Rosemary Elizabeth Cooper is a British Labour Party politician, who has been the Member of Parliament for West Lancashire since 2005.
Samuel Holland (politician)
Samuel Holland (October 17, 1803 – December 27, 1892) was a Welsh Liberal Party politician.
Samuel Holland (October 17, 1803 – December 27, 1892) was a Welsh Liberal Party politician.
Simon Mahon
Simon Mahon (4 April 1914 – 19 October 1986) was a British Labour Party politician.
Simon Mahon (4 April 1914 – 19 October 1986) was a British Labour Party politician.
Sir Henry Willink, 1st Baronet
Sir Henry Urmston Willink, 1st Baronet PC, MC, KC, was a British politician and public servant.
Sir Henry Urmston Willink, 1st Baronet PC, MC, KC, was a British politician and public servant.
Sir John Brunner, 1st Baronet
Sir John Tomlinson Brunner, 1st Baronet, DL (8 February 1842 – 1 July 1919) was a British chemical industrialist and Liberal Party politician.
Sir John Tomlinson Brunner, 1st Baronet, DL (8 February 1842 – 1 July 1919) was a British chemical industrialist and Liberal Party politician.
Sir Stuart Samuel, 1st Baronet
Sir Stuart Montagu Samuel, 1st Baronet (24 October 1856 – 13 May 1926) was a British Liberal politician.
Sir Stuart Montagu Samuel, 1st Baronet (24 October 1856 – 13 May 1926) was a British Liberal politician.
Steve Sinnott
Steve Sinnott (24 June 1951 – 5 April 2008), was the General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers from 2004 until his death in 2008.
Steve Sinnott (24 June 1951 – 5 April 2008), was the General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers from 2004 until his death in 2008.
Terry Fields
Terence Fields was a British Labour Member of Parliament for Liverpool Broadgreen, who was also a supporter of the Militant tendency.
Terence Fields was a British Labour Member of Parliament for Liverpool Broadgreen, who was also a supporter of the Militant tendency.
Thomas Horsfall
Thomas Berry Horsfall (20 August 1805 – 22 Dec 1878) was a Conservative Party politician in England.
Thomas Berry Horsfall (20 August 1805 – 22 Dec 1878) was a Conservative Party politician in England.
Tony Mulhearn
Anthony Mulhearn is a British political campaigner known for being a prominent member of the Socialist Party and its predecessor, the Militant tendency.
Anthony Mulhearn is a British political campaigner known for being a prominent member of the Socialist Party and its predecessor, the Militant tendency.
Victor Grayson
Albert Victor Grayson (born 5 September 1881, disappeared 28 September 1920) was an English socialist politician of the early 20th century.
Albert Victor Grayson (born 5 September 1881, disappeared 28 September 1920) was an English socialist politician of the early 20th century.
Wilfrid Burke
Wilfrid Andrew Burke was a British Trade union organiser and politician who achieved high office in the Labour Party and served as Member of Parliament for Burnley for 24 years.
Wilfrid Andrew Burke was a British Trade union organiser and politician who achieved high office in the Labour Party and served as Member of Parliament for Burnley for 24 years.
William Ewart (British politician)
William Ewart (1 May 1798 – 23 January 1869) was a British politician, born in Liverpool on 1 May 1798.
William Ewart (1 May 1798 – 23 January 1869) was a British politician, born in Liverpool on 1 May 1798.
William Ewart Gladstone
William Ewart Gladstone FRS FSS (29 December 1809 – 19 May 1898) was a British Liberal statesman.
William Ewart Gladstone FRS FSS (29 December 1809 – 19 May 1898) was a British Liberal statesman.
William Rodgers, Baron Rodgers of Quarry Bank
William Thomas Rodgers, Baron Rodgers of Quarry Bank, PC, usually known as William Rodgers but also often known as Bill Rodgers, was one of the "Gang of Four" of senior British Labou...
William Thomas Rodgers, Baron Rodgers of Quarry Bank, PC, usually known as William Rodgers but also often known as Bill Rodgers, was one of the "Gang of Four" of senior British Labou...
William Roscoe
William Roscoe (8 March 1753 – 30 June 1831), was an English historian and miscellaneous writer.
William Roscoe (8 March 1753 – 30 June 1831), was an English historian and miscellaneous writer.
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