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William Brace, Welsh Labour MP
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William Brace, Welsh Labour MP
William Brace (1865-1947), Welsh Labour MP, President of the South Wales Miners Federation from 1912 until 1915. He was an early advocate of a single union for all of Britains coal miners
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This photograph depicts William Brace, a prominent Welsh Labour MP and the President of the South Wales Miners Federation from 1912 until 1915. Brace is seen here in his parliamentary attire, donning a moustache and a serious expression. Brace was a passionate advocate for the rights of coal miners in Britain, championing the cause of a single union to represent all coal miners. Born in the Rhondda Valley in Wales, Brace began his working life as a miner at a young age. He quickly became involved in the trade union movement, rising through the ranks to become a leading figure in the South Wales Miners Federation. Brace's commitment to improving the working conditions and wages of miners led him to enter politics, and he was elected as the Labour MP for Merthyr Tydfil in 1922. During his time as President of the South Wales Miners Federation, Brace played a crucial role in organizing strikes and protests to demand better pay and working conditions for miners. He was a vocal critic of the coal industry's exploitation of workers and spoke out against the poor living and working conditions that many miners endured. Brace's efforts helped to bring about significant improvements in the lives of coal miners and their families. This photograph is a testament to the important role that trade unions and working-class leaders like William Brace played in the history of the British labour movement. Brace's legacy continues to inspire workers and labour activists to this day, as they continue the fight for fair wages, safe working conditions, and workers' rights.
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