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One of the leading Social Democratic Federation activists in Scotland. Contributor to many socialist newspapers. Considered to be one of four main leaders of the Independent Labour Party. (1859-1920)
Editor of the journal, the Christian Socialist. Member of the Social Democratic Federation. Supported the formation of the Independent Labour Party in 1894. (1859-1928)
Influenced by Karl Marx's Das Capital and converted to revolutionary socialism. Active member of the Social Democratic Federation and represented the SDF at the Trade Union Congress in the early 1890s. (1858-1913)
Joined the Social Democratic Federation, then left to form the Socialist League. Wrote books in which he argued that Christian ethics was gradually being replaced by the Utilitarian idea that ethical change was produced by the needs of society rather than from a supernatural level.(1854-1918)
Active in the labour, trade union, and women's suffrage movements. Helped form the Women's Freedom League (WFL) and urged members not to pay taxes and to boycott the 1911 Census. Pacifist during the war. In the 1920s became involved in the Sinn Fein campaign for a united Ireland. Includes excerpts from her speeches. (1844-1939)
Elected to the London School Board and promoted free, elementary schooling for the working class. Joined with Friedrich Engels to form a new Marxist working class party. (1849-1898)
Established himself as a poet of democracy and socialism with books like Towards Democracy, and England's Ideal. He also wrote socialist songs and hymns such as England Arise! that were used by the Labour Church movement in the 1890s. (1844-1929)
Helped to establish the National Union of Gasworkers and General Labourers. Led successful negotiations for an eight-hour day. Represented West Ham in the House of Commons in the 1906 General Election. (1857-1946)
Elected to the Lanarkshire County Council and proposed a scheme for building municipal cottages in Glasgow for the working class instead of tenements. Represented the Labour Party in the House of Commons. (1869-1930)
Elected to the House of Commons and was concerned about the plight of the unemployed and the preservation of civil liberties. Supported the eight-hour work day. Elected President of the National Party of Scotland. (1852-1936)
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