William Leonard (British politician)

William Leonard (14 February 1887 – 14 October 1969) was a Labour Co-operative politician in Scotland. He served as the Member of Parliament for Glasgow St. Rollox from 1931-50.

For other people named William Leonard, see William Leonard (disambiguation).

The St. Rollox constituency was abolished for the 1950 general election. He contested the new Glasgow Woodside constituency, where he lost by 1,109 votes to the Unionist Party candidate.[1] He did not stand in 1951.[2]

References
  1. "UK General Election results February 1950". Richard Kimber's political science resources. Retrieved 28 March 2009.
  2. "UK General Election results October 1951". Richard Kimber's political science resources. Retrieved 28 March 2009.
Trade union offices
Preceded by
Tom Wilson		 President of the Scottish Trades Union Congress
1925		 Succeeded by
Joseph Forbes Duncan
Preceded by
Charles Gallie		 President of the Scottish Trades Union Congress
1932		 Succeeded by
James Crawford
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
James Stewart		 Member of Parliament for Glasgow St. Rollox
1931–1950		 Constituency abolished


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