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James Ramsay MacDonald FRS (né James McDonald Ramsay; 12 October 1866 – 9 November 1937) was a British statesman and politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the first who belonged to the Labour Party, leading minority Labour governments for nine months in 1924 and again between 1929 and 1931.
- Margaret Gladstone
The marriage to Ramsay MacDonald was a very happy one, and...
- First MacDonald Ministry
The first MacDonald ministry of the United Kingdom lasted...
- Ishbel MacDonald
Ishbel Allan MacDonald (2 March 1903 – 20 June 1982) was the...
- Invergordon Mutiny
British Atlantic Fleet on exercise in the late 1920s. The...
- National Government
Second National Government. The National Government of...
- Ramsay MacDonald
James Ramsay MacDonald FRS (né James McDonald Ramsay; 12...
- Margaret Gladstone
Jan 15, 2024 · David Torrance assesses Ramsay MacDonald as the first Labour prime minister in 1924, exploring how he navigates the tensions between radicalism and respectability within the party.
James Ramsay MacDonald (October 12, 1866 – November 9, 1937) was a British politician and three times Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He rose from humble origins to become the first Labour Prime Minister in 1924.
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36th UK Parliament. Predecessor. First National Government. Successor. Third National Government. The National Government of 1931–1935 was formed by Ramsay MacDonald following his reappointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by King George V after the general election in October 1931 .