Career
However, in 1979, he lost the seat to the Conservative Ian Language. Following this he became ordained as a Roman Catholic priest and worked at Dalbeattie in his old constituency.
However, in 1979, he lost the seat to the Conservative Ian Language. Following this he became ordained as a Roman Catholic priest and worked at Dalbeattie in his old constituency.
47th United Kingdom Parliament]
On his second attempt, Thompson was elected Member of Parliament for Galloway in the October 1974 general election, gaining the seat from the Conservatives with a majority of 30 (01%).