About Malcolm Macmillan
Lived 1913 – 1978 (aged 65). Malcolm Macmillan was a British politician.
Malcolm Kenneth Macmillan (21 August 1913 – 17 November 1978) was a Scottish Labour Party politician and journalist.
At the 1935 general election, at the age of 22, he was elected as the Member of Parliament for the Western Isles. He joined the British Army in 1939 to fight against Hitler's forces in the Second World War; but joined in campaigning against nuclear weapons after the war ended. He was re-elected at the next seven general elections, serving as the MP for the constituency for 35 years before losing his seat at the 1970 general election to Donald Stewart of the Scottish National Party.
In 1972, Macmillan was expelled from the Labour Party after disagreement over the selection of his replacement as Labour candidate, Andrew Wilson. Macmillan stood as a United Labour Party candidate at the February 1974 general election, but finished in fourth place, polling only 6.8% of the vote while the SNP substantially increased their majority.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Malcolm Macmillan?
British politician (1913-1978)
When was Malcolm Macmillan born?
Malcolm Macmillan was born on 21 August 1913.
When did Malcolm Macmillan die?
Malcolm Macmillan died on 17 November 1978.
What was Malcolm Macmillan's occupation?
Malcolm Macmillan was a politician.
What nationality was Malcolm Macmillan?
Malcolm Macmillan was British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Malcolm Macmillan
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