Bill O'Brien

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William O'Brien, known as Bill O'Brien, (born 25 January 1929, Pontefract) is a Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom.

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[edit] Early life

He was previously a miner from 1946-83 and local councillor on Wakefield Council from 1973-83. He gained a BEd from the University of Leeds in 1978.

[edit] Parliamentary career

He was returned as member of Parliament for Normanton at the 1983 general election, and re-elected at four further general elections until he retired at the 2005 election.

[edit] Personal life

He married Jean Scofield and they have three daughters.

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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Albert Roberts		 Member of Parliament for Normanton
1983–2005		 Succeeded by
Ed Balls


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