George Leslie

Politician, Person

1937 –

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Who is George Leslie?

George Leslie is a Scottish nationalist politician.

Leslie studied at Hillhead High School and Glasgow University before becoming a vet. He joined the Scottish National Party in the early 1960s, and was selected to stand for the party at the Glasgow Pollok by-election, 1967. During the by-election, his speeches had a considerable impact, one observer describing them as being in the style of Jimmy Maxton. His campaign also featured the singing of both traditional and topical Scottish songs. Although the party had never previously contested the seat, Leslie took 28% of the vote. The Labour Party share of the vote dropped considerably, enabling the Conservative Party to win - their last by-election gain of the century in Scotland. Leslie's campaign marked the start of a year of successes for the SNP, including becoming the largest party in local government in Stirling, and victory in the Hamilton by-election.

Leslie was soon elected to the Glasgow Corporation, and, in 1969, became the SNP's Senior Vice-Chairman.

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Born
1937
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  • University of Glasgow
  • Hillhead High School

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on July 23, 2013

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