Tony Wright (Great Yarmouth MP)
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| Anthony David Wright MP | |
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Member of Parliament
for Great Yarmouth |
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| Assumed office 1 May 1997 |
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| Preceded by | Michael Carttiss |
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| Majority | 3,055 (7.4%) |
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| Born | 12 August 1954 Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse | Barbara Marley |
| Website | tonywright4greatyarmouth.com |
Anthony David "Tony" Wright (born 12 August 1954, Yarmouth) is the Labour Party member of Parliament for Great Yarmouth in the United Kingdom. He was first elected at the 1997 general election.
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[edit] Early life
He went to St George's Infant School, Priory Junior School, and Hospital Secondary Modern School. From 1970–74, he was an engineering apprentice, then a mechanical engineer from 1974–83. He worked as an organiser for the Labour Party from 1983–97. He served on Great Yarmouth Borough Council for 14 years, becoming leader in 1995. He is a member of Amicus and the GMB Union.
[edit] Political career
Wright was elected as Member of Parliament for Great Yarmouth in the 1997 general election. He has since retained his seat at the 2001 and 2005 elections.
[edit] Personal life
He married Barbara Marley on 13 August 1988 in Great Yarmouth. They have a son and daughter, and a step daughter.
[edit] External links
- [1] Tony Wright's Official Website
- ePolitix - Tony D Wright MP official site
- Guardian Politics Ask Aristotle - Anthony Wright MP
- TheyWorkForYou.com - Anthony D Wright MP
- BBC Politics page (incorrect date of birth)
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| Preceded by Michael Carttiss |
Member of Parliament for Great Yarmouth 1997 – present |
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