Hubert Medland
Hubert Moses Medland (1 July 1881 – 11 December 1964) was a British Labour Party politician. He was elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for the Plymouth Drake constituency at the 1945 general election and held the seat until the constituency was abolished for the 1950 general election. He was known locally as "Stormy Medland" for his direct manner.
Medland Crescent in Southway Ward in Plymouth is named after Hubert Medland. This is close to Moses Court named after Jimmy Moses, the first Labour Party Member of Parliament for Plymouth.
References
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Hubert Medland
Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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Preceded by Henry Guest |
Member of Parliament for Plymouth Drake 1945–1950 |
Constituency abolished |
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