George Barker (British politician)
Appearance
George Barker (13 March 1858 – 28 October 1936) was a Welsh Labour Party politician.
Born in Hanley, Barker was educated at Norwood National School before joining the Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment). He served in the Anglo-Zulu War before becoming a coal miner in Abertillery.[1]
Barker became active in the South Wales Miners' Federation, and later served as full-time agent to its Monmouthshire and Western Valleys district. He also served on the executive of the Miners' Federation of Great Britain from 1911 until 1921.[1]
Baker was elected at the member of parliament (MP) for Abertillery at a by-election in 1920, and held the seat until he retired at the 1929 general election.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Stenton, Michael; Lees, Stephen (1979). Who's Who of British Members of Parliament. Vol. III. Brighton: Harvester Press. pp. 18–19. ISBN 0855273259.