Brian Jenkins (politician)
Brian David Jenkins (born 19 September 1942) is a British Labour Party politician who was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamworth from 1997 until 2010. From 1996 to 1997, he was MP for South East Staffordshire before minor boundary changes in 1997.
Brian Jenkins | |
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| Member of Parliament for Tamworth South East Staffordshire (1996–1997) | |
| In office 11 April 1996 – 12 April 2010 | |
| Preceded by | David Lightbown |
| Succeeded by | Christopher Pincher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 September 1942 Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | London School of Economics Wolverhampton University |
Parliamentary career
Jenkins was elected to the House of Commons at the South East Staffordshire by-election in April 1996, following the death of Conservative Party MP David Lightbown. He had contested the seat in 1992.
The South East Staffordshire constituency was abolished in boundary changes at the 1997 general election, when he was returned to Parliament for the new Tamworth constituency. He was re-elected at the 2001 general election and again in 2005, but lost the seat to the Conservatives in 2010.
References
External links
- ePolitix – Brian Jenkins MP official site
- Guardian Unlimited Politics – Ask Aristotle: Brian Jenkins MP
- Brian Jenkins' Page at the Labour Party
- TheyWorkForYou.com – Brian Jenkins MP
- BBC Politics
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by David Lightbown |
Member of Parliament for South East Staffordshire 1996–1997 |
Constituency abolished |
| New constituency | Member of Parliament for Tamworth 1997–2010 |
Succeeded by Christopher Pincher |
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