Hugh Roberts (born 1880) was a Welsh trade unionist and politician. Born in Holyhead, Roberts became a carpenter and joiner. He relocated to

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and joined the

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(ASC&J), becoming the chair of its Liverpool No.2 branch in 1901. Roberts later relocated to London, where he became active in the Labour Party. In 1912, he became honorary organiser of the Paddington and Kensington Labour Council. In 1918, he became secretary of the Paddington Labour Party, and also honorary organiser of the

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. In 1920, he made the London arrangements for the Blind March to London. In 1921, he became the London District Secretary of the National Association of Theatrical Employees (NATE). In 1923, he was elected as general secretary of NATE. He also served on the executive of the

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, and of the

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. At the

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, Roberts was elected in

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, serving a single term. He stood down as leader of NATE in 1932.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Roberts, Hugh 1880 births Year of death missing General secretaries of British trade unions Labour Party (UK) councillors Members of London County Council People from Holyhead