Gordon McMaster

Gordon McMaster
Member of Parliament for Paisley South
In office 29 November 1990 – 28 July 1997
Preceded by	Norman Buchan
Succeeded by	Douglas Alexander
Personal details
Born	13 February 1960(1960-02-13) Johnstone, Renfrewshire
Died	28 July 1997(1997-07-28) (aged 37)
Nationality	British
Political party	Labour

Gordon James McMaster (13 February 1960 – 28 July 1997) was a Scottish politician.

Born in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, he was elected as Labour Member of Parliament for Paisley South at a by-election in 1990, following the death of Norman Buchan, and retained the seat until his own death in 1997. McMaster had previously been leader of Renfrew District Council.

Career

McMaster campaigned for the rights of disabled people and against recreational drug use during his time in Parliament. He served as an opposition whip.

Death

McMaster committed suicide on 28 July 1997. He had been robbed in London shortly before his death. His suicide note named neighbouring MP Tommy Graham as being responsible for smearing him over an alleged homosexual relationship. This was denied by Graham, who was suspended from the Labour Party and went on to sit as an Independent MP before retiring at the 2001 general election.^[1]

References

1. ^ Gordon McMaster was not my enemy, says suspended MP, Euan McColm and Peter Macmahon, The Scotsman, 1997-09-18

External links

• Obituary from The Scotsman

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Norman Buchan	Member of Parliament for Paisley South 1990–1997	Succeeded by Douglas Alexander

Persondata
Name	Macmaster, Gordon
Alternative names
Short description
Date of birth	13 February 1960
Place of birth	Johnstone, Renfrewshire
Date of death	28 July 1997
Place of death