Lansbury, George (1859-1940), was a British Labour Party politician. He became known for his pacifism (opposition to war) and his strong support of women’s right to vote. Lansbury was born near Lowestoft, England. At first a Liberal, he became a socialist in 1892. He was elected to Parliament as a member of the Labour Party in 1910 but resigned in 1912. He founded the national newspaper, the Daily Herald, and edited it until 1922, when he returned to Parliament.
In 1929, Lansbury was appointed to the government post of first commissioner of works, and in 1931 he became leader of the Opposition. He resigned in 1935.
