He served as Labour Co-operative Member of Parliament (MP) for the constituency of Glasgow Tradeston from 1945 to 1955 and for Glasgow Govan from 1955 until his death in 1973 aged 84.
He held the position of Labour Co-operative Member of Parliament (MP) for Glasgow Tradeston from 1945 to 1955 and for Glasgow Govan from 1955 until his passing in 1973 at the age of 84.