John Rankin (politician)
For other people named John Rankin, see John Rankin (disambiguation).
John Rankin (1 February 1889 – 8 October 1973) was a Scottish Labour Co-operative politician.
Rankin was educated at Allan Glen's School (Glasgow),[1] and the University of Glasgow. He became a school teacher, propagandist and lecturer.
Career
Rankin first stood for Parliament without success in Glasgow Pollok in 1923, 1924 and 1935. He served as Labour Co-operative Member of Parliament (MP) for the constituency of Glasgow Tradeston from 1945 to 1955 and for Glasgow Govan from 1955 until his death in 1973 aged 84. His death led to the 1973 Glasgow Govan by-election, famously won by Margo MacDonald for the Scottish National Party.
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External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by John Rankin
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thomas Henderson |
Member of Parliament for Glasgow Tradeston 1945 – 1955 |
Constituency abolished |
| Preceded by Jack Browne |
Member of Parliament for Glasgow Govan 1955 – 1973 |
Succeeded by Margo MacDonald |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by S. O. Davies |
Oldest sitting member (nb not Father of the House) 1972–1973 |
Succeeded by Irene Ward |
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