| Code | DS/UK/1712 |
| Name | Barnes; Alfred (17 July 1887-26 November 1974); British Labour Co-operative politician |
| Variations of Name | Alfred John Barnes |
| Dates | 17 July 1887-26 November 1974 |
| Gender | Male (cisgender) |
| Place of Birth/Origin | Plaistow, Newham, England (born) |
| Relationships | Son of William Barnes (docker)
Silbing of Billy Barnes (footballer) |
| Biography | Alfred Barnes was a British Labour and Co-operative politician.
He was chairman of the London Co-operative Society for nine years until 1923 and was a founder of the Co-operative Party. He became the Party's chairman in 1924 and served until 1945. He was also a director and President of the National Cooperative Publishing Society. |