Jimmy Wray
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Jimmy Wray (born 28 April 1938) is a Roman Catholic Scottish politician of Irish descent, and former member of Parliament for Glasgow Baillieston.
Wray is a left-wing member of the Labour Party, and is part of the Socialist Campaign Group.
He is Eurosceptic, pro-Irish nationalist regarding Northern Ireland, and is opposed to abortion and the abolition of Section 28. He is known as "I.R Wray" to some opponents.
Wray stood down as a MP at the 2005 general election following a stroke in December 2004. He has since recovered and is now retired.
He has four children, two girls and two boys.
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Preceded by: Hugh Brown |
Member of Parliament for Glasgow Provan 1987–1997 |
Succeeded by: (constituency abolished) |
Preceded by: (new constituency) |
Member of Parliament for Glasgow Baillieston 1997–2005 |
Succeeded by: (constituency abolished) |
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