John Smith (Welsh politician)
From Academic Kids
John William Patrick Smith (born March 7, 1951) is Labour MP for the Vale of Glamorgan. Born in Penarth, Smith attended Penarth County Grammar School and then served for a while in the Royal Airforce. Smith is a former member of the Revolutionary Socialist League, also known as the Militant Tendency, although he never appeared publicly in this role. He was first elected to the seat in a 1989 by-election, lost it to the Conservatives in 1992 by a very narrow margin due to postal votes cast by expatriates, and regained the seat in the general elections of 1997.
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External links
- Guardian Unlimited Politics - Ask Aristotle: John Smith MP (http://politics.guardian.co.uk/person/0,9290,-4855,00.html)
- TheyWorkForYou.com - John Smith MP (http://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/john_smith/vale_of_glamorgan)
