James Sexton
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Sir James Sexton CBE (13 April 1856 – 1938) was a British trade unionist and politician.
Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Sexton was a founder member of the Independent Labour Party. He later became general secretary of the National Union of Dock Labourers, clashing with James Larkin over leadership. In 1917 was awarded a CBE. He was the member of Parliament for St Helens from 1918 until 1931. In 1931 he received a knighthood. In 1934 he was granted freedom of the City of Liverpool.
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| Preceded by Rigby Philip Wason Swift |
Member of Parliament for St Helens 1918–1931 |
Succeeded by Richard Austin Spencer |
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| Preceded by Richard Bell |
President of the Trades Union Congress 1905 |
Succeeded by D. C. Cummings |
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