Ellis Smith facts for kids
Ellis Smith (born 4 November 1896 – died 7 November 1969) was an important British politician. He was a member of the Labour Party, a major political group in the United Kingdom. Ellis Smith served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for many years. An MP is a person elected by citizens to represent them in the country's main law-making body, the Parliament.
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Ellis Smith: A British Politician
Ellis Smith dedicated his life to public service. He worked hard to represent the people of his area. Being a politician means working to improve the lives of citizens. It also involves making laws and decisions for the country.
Starting His Political Journey
Ellis Smith was first elected as an MP in the 1935 general election. This is when people across the UK vote for who they want to represent them in Parliament. He became the MP for a place called Stoke.
Working in Government
After World War II, from 1945 to 1946, Ellis Smith took on a special role. He served as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade. This meant he helped a government department that dealt with trade and business. It was a key job in the government after the war.
Representing Stoke-on-Trent South
In 1950, a new area for voting was created called Stoke-on-Trent South. Ellis Smith was chosen to be its very first MP. He continued to represent this area for a long time. He worked as an MP until he retired in 1966. After he retired, another politician named Jack Ashley took his place.
