2 quotes by Tom Johnston (1881-1965), (CH)

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Tom Johnston

They hustled the indifferent to the booths; they lent shawls and held babies; they carried the sick and dying to the polls on mattresses—and they won. May black shame fall upon the individual or the party who, having the trust of these women, ever betrays it.

Tom Johnston

The family motto is “The Lord Shall Provide.” So far the task has been undertaken by the working classes of the West of Scotland.

Lampooning the noble families of Scotland and the Earl of Glasgow:

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Tom Johnston

Born: November 2, 1881
Died: September 5, 1965
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Profession: CH

Biography

Thomas Johnston CH PC FRSE was a prominent Scottish socialist journalist who became a politician of the early 20th century, a member of the Labour Party, a member of parliament (MP) and government minister – usually with Cabinet responsibility for Scottish affairs. He was also a notable figure in the Friendly society movement in Scotland.

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