Letter from J. Ramsay MacDonald to James Leatham

Title

Letter from J. Ramsay MacDonald to James Leatham

Identifier

RAD174

Description

Letter from Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald to James Leatham. Leatham and MacDonald had a long correspondence, mainly about political matters. Ramsay writes to thank Leatham for his support of the National Insurance Bill in a leader he wrote for the Worker. Mr Snowden was not a popular member of the government, and Leatham had attacked him.
MacDonald further agrees with Leatham in his view of the position of a Member of Parliament. Both believe that an MP should put the Labour party first. Self-interest does not help progress.

Date

created on 21st July 1911

Creator

J Ramsay MacDonald

Source

typewritten page letter

Rights

University of Aberdeen

UUID

058dfa1e-dc2b-4c3c-bd30-fcb5be7fa9da

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