TRIBUTE has been paid to a Cowling-born Labour Party pioneer on the 85th anniversary of his death.
Viscount Philip Snowden was acclaimed as one of the most influential figures in early-20th-century British politics, and particularly in the early development of the Labour movement.
He served in various capacities, ranging from a Keighley councillor in 1899 to Chancellor of the Exchequer in the first two Labour governments – in 1924, and 1929-31.
The anniversary of his death was marked by Keighley Constituency Labour Party chair, Adrian Farley, who visited a memorial cairn to Viscount Snowden at Cowling.
"It is important on occasions such as this to remember the valuable contributions that individuals like Philip Snowden made to our society – for which he deserves our ongoing gratitude," said Mr Farley.
"In his role as Chancellor of the Exchequer, at great cost to his personal reputation, he led Britain’s national Government through the worst of the Great Depression in 1931."
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