Constituency : Glasgow Central 1906-09
Andrew took Glasgow Central from the Tories.
Andrew was educated at Cumnock Parish School. He was apprenticed to a firm of muslin manufacturers in Glasgow but moved to London two years later and eventually became a partner in a firm. He became a Progressive councillor in London and was chairman of the County Council in 1901-02. He stood for Islington East ( his council seat ) in 1900 but lost quite heavily . He then switched to Islington Borough Council and was Mayor in 1903-05.
Andrew was knighted in 1906.
Andrew made few contributions in the Commons during his tenure.
He died in 1909 aged 63.
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