John McDonnell (politician)

John McDonnell is a British politician and a member of the Labour Party. He has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Hayes and Harlington since 1997. McDonnell is known for his role as Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership from 2015 to 2020, where he advocated for left-wing economic policies, including increased public spending and wealth redistribution to address inequalities. He is a key figure in the Labour Party’s movement towards more socialist principles and has a longstanding commitment to progressive issues such as workers' rights and public services.