Iain McNicol
Profile
Iain McNicol is a British politician, trade unionist, and life peer who has served as a Member of the House of Lords since 2018. Before entering the House of Lords, he held the position of General Secretary of the Labour Party from 2011 to 2018. His earlier career included significant roles within the GMB trade union, where he served as National Political Officer from 2004 to 2011. Throughout his career, he has been involved in various political campaigns and party administration, though his tenure as General Secretary was marked by internal party controversies and legal challenges regarding leadership and disciplinary processes.
Details
- Born
- 1969-08-17 · 56 years old
- Birth place
- West Kilbride, Scotland
- Education
- Ardrossan Academy, Dundee Institute of Technology
- Career
- Trade union official, Labour Party organiser, National Political Officer of the GMB union
