William Keough (politician)

William Joseph Keough (October 30, 1913[1] – March 3, 1971) was a labour organizer, journalist and politician in Newfoundland.

He represented St. George's-Port au Port in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1949 to 1956 and St. George's from 1956 to 1971.

He was active in the co-op movement in Newfoundland and was editor of The Labour Hearlad.

Named Kevin, Erin,Sharon, Rochelle (Shelly), and Wileen[1] Keough represented St. George's at the Newfoundland National Convention in 1946 and was part of the delegation sent to England to discuss Newfoundland's future.

He served as Minister of Natural Resources in the interim government led by Joey Smallwood.