| Irene James AM | |
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| Member of the Welsh Assembly for Islwyn |
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| In office 1 May 2003 – 6 May 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Brian Hancock |
| Succeeded by | Gwyn Price |
| Majority | 2,218 (9.4%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1952 (age 59–60) |
| Political party | Labour |
Irene James AM (born 1952) is a Welsh Labour politician who has represented the constituency of Islwyn in the National Assembly for Wales since 2003.[1]
James was educated Newbridge Grammar School and the Cardiff College of Music & Drama. She completed her teacher training at Borough Road College, London, after which she became a special needs teacher at Risca Primary School. Her main interests are jobs, education and health. James was agent to Don Touhig MP at the last general election in 2005.[1]
James announced, in July 2009, that she would be standing down from the National Assembly for Wales at the next Assembly election (May 2011).[2]
| National Assembly for Wales | ||
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| Preceded by Brian Hancock |
Assembly Member for Islwyn 2003 – 2011 |
Succeeded by Gwyn Price |