Mr James Kier Hardie (15 August 1856–26 September 1915)

British socialist and politician. Founding member of the Independent Labour Party (ILP) in 1893 and the Labour Representation Committee in 1900 and later became leader of the Labour Party. Became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare in 1900. Resigned as leader of labour Party in 1908.