Lansbury, George (1859-1940), was a British Labour Party politician. He became known for his pacifism (opposition to war) and his strong support of women's right to vote. Lansbury was born near Lowestoft, England. At first a Liberal, he became a socialist in 1892. He was elected to Parliament as a member of the Labour Party in 1910 but resigned in 1912. He founded the national newspaper, the Daily Herald, and edited it until 1922, when he returned to Parliament.