John Vigers Worthington | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Forest of Dean | |
| In office 1931–1935 | |
| Preceded by | David Vaughan |
| Succeeded by | M. Philips Price |
| Majority | 1,524 |
| Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Prime Minister | |
| In office 1931–1935 | |
| Prime Minister | Ramsay McDonald |
| Preceded by | Robert Morrison |
| Succeeded by | Geoffrey Lloyd |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Vigers Worthington 28 December 1872 |
| Died | 16 June 1951 (aged 78) |
| Political party | National Labour |
| Education | Woodbridge School, Suffolk Haileybury School, Herts |
| Alma mater | London Hospital Medicine School |
| Occupation | Surgeon |
Sir John Vigers Worthington (28 December 1872 – 16 June 1951) was a British surgeon and businessman, who later went into politics. After securing a remarkable election victory he served in Parliament in the early-1930s, being an unpaid assistant to Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald. His mining constituency suffered particular difficulties in the depression and despite his efforts to help, he was defeated in his bid for re-election.