Robinson Graham
Robinson Graham (1878 – 13 May 1953) was a British trade unionist and politician.
Born in Burnley, Graham became a weaver and was active in the Burnley Weavers' Association, becoming its assistant secretary in 1911 and serving for many years.[1] He was also active in Labour Party, for whom he stood in the 1920 Nelson and Colne by-election.[2] He won the seat,[3] but fell out with the United Textile Factory Workers' Association, which was sponsoring his candidacy, and the Labour Party leadership, and was pressurised into standing down at the 1922 general election.[2][4] He concentrated on his trade union office; in 1941, he became secretary of the Burnley Weavers, serving until 1947.[3] He died on 13 May 1953.[5]
References
- The Liberal Year Book (1919), p.65
- "Mr. Robinson Graham, M.P., and his party", Manchester Guardian, 5 December 1921
- Michael Stenton and Stephen Lees, Who's Who of British Members of Parliament, vol.3, p.133
- Labour History Review, vol.64, no.1, p.16
- Barnoldswick & Earby Times, Friday 16 October 1953
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Albert Smith |
Member of Parliament for Nelson and Colne 1920–1922 |
Succeeded by Arthur Greenwood |
| Trade union offices | ||
| Preceded by James Hindle |
Secretary of the Burnley Weavers' Association 1940 – 1947 |
Succeeded by Harold Dickinson |
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