Malcolm Macmillan facts for kids
Malcolm Kenneth MacMillan (born August 21, 1913 – died November 17, 1978) was a Scottish politician and journalist. He was a member of the Labour Party.
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Who Was Malcolm MacMillan?
Malcolm MacMillan was an important figure in Scottish politics. He was known for serving a very long time in the British Parliament. He worked as a journalist before becoming a politician.
Starting in Politics
Malcolm MacMillan was first elected to Parliament in 1935. He was only 22 years old at the time. This made him one of the youngest Members of Parliament (MPs). He represented the Western Isles area of Scotland.
Serving During Wartime
In 1939, World War II began. Malcolm MacMillan joined the army to help fight against Hitler's forces. This showed his dedication to his country.
Long Years in Parliament
After the war, Malcolm MacMillan continued to be very popular. People in the Western Isles re-elected him seven more times. He served as their MP for 35 years in total. This is a very long time to represent one area!
Later Career and Challenges
In the 1970 general election, Malcolm MacMillan lost his seat. He was defeated by Donald Stewart from the Scottish National Party (SNP).
Later, in 1972, he had a disagreement with the Labour Party. This led to him leaving the party. In 1974, he tried to get re-elected as an independent candidate. However, he did not win the election.
