Irene James

Irene James
AM
Member of the Welsh Assembly
for Islwyn
In office
1 May 2003  6 May 2011
Preceded by Brian Hancock
Succeeded by Gwyn Price
Majority 2,218 (9.4%)
Personal details
Born 1952 (age 6364)
Political party Labour

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]

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 at the next Assembly election (May 2011).[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Irene James AM Biography". Irene James' constituency website. Irene James. 2009. Retrieved 22 February 2011.
  2. 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.

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Offices held

National Assembly for Wales
Preceded by
Brian Hancock
Assembly Member for Islwyn
2003 2011
Succeeded by
Gwyn Price
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