John Jenkins (British politician)

He was mayor of Cardiff (1903–04), President of the Trades Union Congress (1895–96) and Member of Parliament (MP) for Chatham, Kent (1906–1910).

Driven by strong Methodist Christian principles, he founded a Shipwrights Society in Cardiff, becoming its president.

[1] With his background in shipbuilding, Jenkins launched his campaign in 1904 to become Member of Parliament (MP) for the English port town of Chatham in Kent.

The campaign was rough at times, but Jenkins built up a strong loyal base of supporters.

[6] Jenkins was unexpectedly defeated at the January 1910 election by the Conservative Party candidate, Gerald Hohler,[6] who ran a compelling campaign to improve the British navy.