Joe Wilson (British politician) explained

Joe Wilson
Office:Member of the European Parliament
Term Start:25 July 1989
Term End:19 July 1999
Constituency:North Wales
Birth Place:Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Party:Labour Party
Occupation:Politician
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Anthony Joseph Wilson (born 6 July 1937) is a British politician who served as a member of the European Parliament.

Wilson was born in Birkenhead and was educated at Loughborough College and the University of Wales. He became a teacher, then spent time as a manager and as a lecturer. He became active in the Labour Party, serving on Wrexham Borough Council, also chairing Wrexham Trades Council. At the 1983 general election, he stood unsuccessfully for Montgomeryshire.[1]

At the 1989 European Parliament election, Wilson was elected to represent North Wales, and spent time as the European Parliamentary Labour Party's spokesperson on agriculture and rural affairs. He stood down in 1999.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: BBC-Vacher's Biographical Guide 1996 . 1996 . BBC Political Research Unit and Vacher's Publications . London . 0951520857 . 6–45.
  2. Web site: Anthony Joseph (Joe) WILSON. europa.eu.