George Thompson (politician)

George Thompson (politician)

George Henry Thompson (born 11 September 1928) is a Scottish National Party politician.

On his second attempt, Thompson was elected Member of Parliament for Galloway in the October 1974 general election, gaining the seat from the Conservatives with a majority of 30 (0.1%). However, in 1979, he lost the seat to the Conservative Ian Lang.

References

*"Times Guide to the House of Commons 1979"
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