James William Cleland

James William Cleland (1874 – 21 October 1914)[1] was a Scottish Liberal Party politician and Barrister.

[2] He returned to his native Glasgow to contest the 1900 General Election as Liberal candidate for Bridgeton, but was unsuccessful; He returned to London and soon became active in politics in London and in 1901 he was elected to the London County Council for the Liberal backed Progressive Party, representing Lewisham.

As part of the ruling administration, he was appointed Chairman of Parks and Establishment Committees.

In 1906 he again returned to his native Glasgow to contest the 1906 General Election as Liberal candidate for Bridgeton and was elected; In 1907 he did not seek re-election to the London County Council so that he could concentrate on his parliamentary duties.

After one full parliamentary term, he sought re-election and was successful; He chose not to defend his seat at the December 1910 General Election and did not stand for parliament again.