John McDonnell (politician)
John Martin McDonnell (born 8 September 1951) is a British Labour Party politician, who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Hayes and Harlington since 1997; he serves as Chair of the Socialist Campaign Group, the Labour Representation Committee, and the "Public Services Not Private Profit Group". He is also Parliamentary Convenor of the Trade Union Co-ordinating Group of eight left-wing trade unions representing over half a million workers. McDonnell attempted to stand for the post of Labour Party leader following Tony Blair's resignation in 2007 but was unable to gain sufficient nominations. He was a candidate for Leader again in 2010 following Gordon Brown's resignation but withdrew in favour of Diane Abbott, feeling that he would be unable to secure enough nominations.
Read more about John McDonnell (politician): Early and Personal Life, Greater London Council, Post GLC, Parliament, 2007 Party Leadership Campaign, 2010 Party Leadership Campaign
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