James Bell (27 August 1872[1] – 27 December 1955)[2] was a British trade unionist and Labour Party politician who represented Ormskirk from 1918–22.
[4][7] He became involved in trade union activities, leading to his sacking on three occasions.
[5] He was the first president of the Oldham Labour Party, and attempted to gain election to the Borough Council without success.
Bell served only one term in parliament, losing his seat at the next election in 1922.
He died, aged 83, at the Oldham and District General Hospital in December 1955.