George Strauss in United Kingdom

George Strauss History

Long-serving British Labour MP. Briefly expelled from the Party in 1939 for supporting Stafford Cripp’s anti-fascist ‘Popular Front’ movement. He served at the Ministry of Transport between 1945-1947, and as Minister of Supply between 1947-1951. ‘Father of the House’ between 1974-1979. Made a life peer in 1979.