Ross McWhirter

Alan Ross McWhirter (12 August, 1925 - 27 November, 1975), known as Ross McWhirter, was, with his twin brother, Norris McWhirter, co-founder of the Guinness Book of Records.

Political activity

He was an active Conservative in the early 1960s and fought, unsuccessfully, the seat of Edmonton in the 1964 general election.

Related Topics:
Conservative - 1960s - Edmonton - 1964

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Both Ross and his brother held right-wing views on topics such as immigration, Rhodesia, South Africa, British membership of the European Economic Community and Northern Ireland. Always vigorous campaigners for their version of the liberty of the individual, they founded the 'National Association for Freedom', later 'The Freedom Association', in the 1970s. This organisation initiated legal challenges against the trade union movement in the U.K., CND and the E.E.C. in Brussels.

Related Topics:
Right-wing - Rhodesia - South Africa - European Economic Community - Northern Ireland - The Freedom Association - 1970s - Trade union - CND

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In 1975, McWhirter offered a £50,000 reward for information leading to a conviction for several recent high-profile bombings that were publicly claimed by the Provisional IRA, as well as stronger restrictions on the Irish community living in Britain. A short time later he was shot dead on his front doorstep.

Related Topics:
1975 - Provisional IRA

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