Emanuel Shinwell, Baron Shinwell of Easington
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Emanuel Shinwell, 1884- 1986, Baron Shinwell of Easington
Profession: Politician who served as a minister under Ramsay MacDonald and Clement Attlee
About his life:
- Played a prominent role in the six-week Glasgow seamen's strike 1911, part of a nationwide strike
- Gained national notoriety by his alleged involvement in the Glasgow 40 Hours' Movement 1919, which culminated in clashes between police and protesters
- Elected as Labour MP for Linlithgowshire in 1922
- Served in Clement Attlee's cabinet after 1945 in many roles, including Minister of Fuel and Power, Secretary of State for War and Minister of Defence
