James William Cleland
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James William Cleland was a Scottish Liberal
politician. He served as MP for Glasgow Bridgeton
. He contested the seat in 1900, was elected in 1906, but stood down in December 1910.
Scottish Liberal Party
The Scottish Liberal Party was the dominant political party of Victorian Scotland, and although its importance declined with the rise of the Labour and Unionist parties during the 20th century, it was still a significant force when it finally merged with the Social Democratic Party in Scotland, to...
politician. He served as MP for Glasgow Bridgeton
Glasgow Bridgeton (UK Parliament constituency)
Glasgow Bridgeton was a parliamentary constituency in the city of Glasgow. From 1885 to 1974, it returned one Member of Parliament to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, elected by the first-past-the-post voting system....
. He contested the seat in 1900, was elected in 1906, but stood down in December 1910.