John Wilson (British politician)

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John Wilson was a Labour Party member of the Greater London Council from May 1977 until the council was abolished in 1986. He was Chief Whip of the Labour group in 1984 when Ken Livingstone resigned from the GLC to force a by-election aimed at showing the popularity of the GLC. Wilson acted as Leader of the GLC while Livingstone was not a member.

Preceded by
Ken Livingstone
Leader of the Greater London Council
1984
Succeeded by
Ken Livingstone