This is Arthur Henderson MP, Labour pioneer and a committed christian and trade unionist. He epitomises the generation of men and women who formed the Labour Party, inspired by their faith and trained and equipped in the training ground of the non-conformist churches and craft unions. He was a loyal and 'rock-like' figure within the Labour Party, keeping things together during the the traumatic period when Macdonald opted to join the National Government, leaving Labour stranded. Perhaps, the actions of Henderson and others kept the show on the road, particularly when the PLP was reduced to a rump.
He was known as 'Uncle Arthur' to many within the Labour Party, hence this website is run on behalf of a collective known as 'Uncle Arthur'.
We hope you enjoy this website.
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