Description: (Former Leader of the Labour Party of the United Kingdom (1932 - 1935))
George Lansbury was a prominent British politician and social reformer who led the Labour Party from 1932 to 1935. He was known for challenging established authority and vested interests, advocating for social justice, women's rights, and world disarmament. Lansbury held various elective positions in the East End of London, where he consistently emphasized his Christian beliefs. He actively supported women's suffrage, participated in the Poplar Rates Rebellion, and served in the UK Parliament. Lansbury's strong pacifist stance and opposition to rearmament in the face of rising European fascism ultimately led to his resignation as Labour Party leader in 1935.