Irene James (born 1952) is a Welsh Labour politician who represented the constituency of Islwyn in the National Assembly for Wales from 2003 to 2011.[1]
Irene James | |
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| Member of the Welsh Assembly for Islwyn | |
| In office 1 May 2003 – 6 May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Hancock |
| Succeeded by | Gwyn Price |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1952 (age 71–72) |
| Political party | Labour |
James was educated Newbridge Grammar School and the Cardiff College of Music & Drama. She completed her teacher training at Borough Road College, London, after which she became a special needs teacher at Risca Primary School. Her main interests are jobs, education and health. James was agent to Don Touhig MP at the last general election in 2005.[1]
James announced, in July 2009, that she would be standing down from the National Assembly for Wales in the 2011 election.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b "Irene James AM Biography". Irene James' constituency website. Irene James. 2009. Archived from the original on 20 February 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2011.
- ^ Shipton, Martin (13 July 2009). "Islwyn AM Irene James will stand down at next election in 2011". WalesOnline website. Media Wales Ltd. Retrieved 22 February 2011.