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Tom Johnston (Scottish politician)
1965Sep, 5

Tom Johnston (Scottish politician)

Thomas Johnston, Scottish journalist and politician, Secretary of State for Scotland (b. 1882)
Thomas Johnston (2 November 1881 – 5 September 1965) was a prominent Scottish socialist journalist who became a politician of the early 20th century, a member of the Labour Party, a member of parliament (MP) and government minister – usually with Cabinet responsibility for Scottish affairs. He was also a notable figure in the Friendly society movement in Scotland.

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