George Buckley (British politician)

For other politicians of this name, see George Buckley (disambiguation).

George James Buckley (6 April 1935 – 14 September 1991) was a British Labour Party politician. He was the Member of Parliament for Hemsworth from 1987 until his death.

George Buckley
Member of Parliament for Hemsworth
In office 11 June 1987 – 14 September 1991
Preceded by	Alec Woodall
Succeeded by	Derek Enright
Personal details
Born	(1935-04-06)6 April 1935 South Kirkby, England
Died	14 September 1991(1991-09-14) (aged 56)
Political party	Labour
Spouse	Jenny Swift
Children	George Buckley, Julie Buckley

Buckley was born in South Kirkby and worked as a coal miner.^[1] He served on Wakefield Council from 1973 to 1987.^[1]

Buckley was married and had two children.^[2] He died from cancer on 14 September 1991, aged 56.^[2]