Alan Simpson
Alan Simpson
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Full Name and Common Aliases
Alan John Simpson was a British Labour Party politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Newark from 1973 to 2005.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on February 26, 1929, in London, England. Passed away on July 8, 2013, at the age of 84.
Nationality and Profession(s)
British Labour Party politician.
Early Life and Background
Alan Simpson was born into a family with strong trade union connections. His father, William, was a shop steward for the Transport and General Workers' Union (TGWU). This early exposure to labor politics likely influenced Simpson's future career choices. He attended St Marylebone Grammar School in London before pursuing higher education at King's College, Cambridge.
Major Accomplishments
Simpson's parliamentary career spanned over three decades, during which he held various positions and committee memberships. Some notable achievements include:
Deputy Chief Whip: Simpson served as the Deputy Chief Whip for the Labour Party from 1985 to 1994.
Chairman of the European Scrutiny Committee: He led this committee from 2001 to 2005, playing a key role in examining and scrutinizing European Union legislation.
Trade Union Representative: Simpson's background in trade unionism remained a significant aspect of his career. He was an active representative for the TGWU and later became involved with other unions.Notable Works or Actions
Simpson authored several publications, including:
"Alan Simpson: My Story" (2005): A memoir detailing his life experiences as a politician.
Various Articles and Speeches: Throughout his career, Simpson wrote numerous articles and gave speeches on labor-related topics and European Union issues.Impact and Legacy
As a prominent figure in British politics, Alan Simpson's contributions extended beyond his parliamentary work. He played an instrumental role in shaping the Labour Party's stance on trade unionism and Europe.
Influence on Labor Policies: Simpson's experience as a trade union representative and his involvement with various committees helped shape labor policies within the party.
* Commitment to Social Justice: Throughout his career, Simpson demonstrated a commitment to social justice and workers' rights.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Alan Simpson is widely quoted for his insights on labor politics and European Union issues. His contributions as a trade union representative, Deputy Chief Whip, and Chairman of the European Scrutiny Committee have left a lasting impact on British politics.
His commitment to social justice and workers' rights has made him an influential figure within the Labour Party, earning him recognition beyond his parliamentary career.
Quotes by Alan Simpson
Now it’s just sharp elbows, and instead of having a caucus where you sit down and say, ‘What are you doing for your country?’ you sit figuring out how to screw the other side.
The word liberal distinguishes whatever nourishes the mind and spirit from the training which is merely practical or professional or from the trivialities which are no training at all.
I look forward to the day when I can be Republican again. I’m an Alan Simpson Republican.
Grandchildren now don’t write a thank you for the Christmas presents. They are walking on their pants with their cap on backward, listening to the Enema Man and Snoopy, Snoopy Poop Dog.
Every time one of us starts talking about more effective immigration controls, somebody else throws up the Statue of Liberty, how we’re a nation of immigrants and all of that. The debate takes on tinges of racism, emotion.
Reagan didn’t put anything off the table, if he felt it was for the good of the American people to tweak the tax system.
An educated man is thoroughly inoculated against humbug, thinks for himself and tries to give his thoughts, in speech or on paper, some style.
It doesn’t matter is you call it ‘Obama-care’ or ‘Elvis Presley care’ or ‘I-don’t-care care.’ It cannot sustain itself in its present form.
