| John Gunnell | |
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| Member of Parliament for Morley and Rothwell Morley and Leeds South (1992-1997) |
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| In office 9 April 1992 – 7 June 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Merlyn Rees |
| Succeeded by | Colin Challen |
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| Born | 1 October 1933 Birmingham |
| Died | 28 January 2008 (aged 74) Wakefield |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | University of Leeds |
William John Gunnell (1 October 1933 - 28 January 2008) was a Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom.
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He was born in Birmingham, and educated at King Edward's School, Birmingham. He gained a BSc in General Studies in 1955, and a PGCE in 1958 from the University of Leeds. As a conscientious objector during National Service he was a hospital porter at St Bartholomew's Hospital, London. In the 1960s he was a highly esteemed chemistry teacher at the United Nations International School in New York City. From 1977 to 1988 he was a lecturer at the University of Leeds.
From 1977 to 1986 he was a councillor on West Yorkshire Metropolitan County Council, being the leader 1981-86. He was a councillor on Leeds City Council 1986-92.
At the 1992 election he was returned as Member of Parliament (MP) for Morley and Leeds South. That constituency was abolished at the 1997 election, and he was re-elected for the new Morley and Rothwell constituency. At the 2001 election he retired due to ill-health, and the seat was held for Labour by Colin Challen.[1]
He was married with three sons and one daughter.
Gunnell died on 28 January 2008 in Wakefield aged 74. [2]
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by Merlyn Rees |
Member of Parliament for Morley and Leeds South 1992–1997 |
Constituency abolished |
| New constituency | Member of Parliament for Morley and Rothwell 1997–2001 |
Succeeded by Colin Challen |