John McDonnell (British politician)

John McDonnell is a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament and was the shadow chancellor of the Exchequer, the UK's main economic spokesperson for the Labour Party, from 2015 to 2020. He is known for his left-wing views, advocating for policies such as increased public investment, higher taxes on the wealthy, and stronger social welfare programs. McDonnell promotes economic fairness and aims to reduce inequality through government intervention and public ownership of key services. His political stance aligns with progressive ideals focused on social justice and economic reform in the UK.