Joan Walley
| Joan Walley MP | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent North | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 11 June 1987 | |
| Preceded by | John Forrester |
| Majority | 8,235 (20.5%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 January 1949 Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
| Website | joanwalleymp.org.uk |
Joan Lorraine Walley (born 23 January 1949) is a British Labour Party politician, who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Stoke-on-Trent North since 1987.
Early life
She attended Biddulph Grammar School (now known as Woodhouse Middle School) in Biddulph, north Staffordshire. At the University of Hull, she gained a BA in Social Administration. From the University College of Wales, Swansea, she gained a Diploma in Community Work Development. From 1970-3, she worked on an Alcoholics Recovery Project. From 1974-8, she was a Local Government Officer for Swansea City Council. She worked for Wandsworth Council from 1978-9. From 1979-82, she was a Development Officer for NACRO.
Parliamentary career
Since the deselection of her predecessor John Forrester in 1987, she has been Labour Party Member of Parliament (MP) for Stoke-on-Trent North (the second female MP for the seat after Harriet Slater from[1] 1953 to 1966). Walley had previously been a councillor on Lambeth Council.
She was elected by the House to be the Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee on 9 June 2010.[2]
In November 2013 she announced her intention to stand down at the next general election in 2015.[3]
Personal life
She married Jan Ostrowski in 1981 and they have two sons. Walley is a Port Vale supporter (Port Vale is the major football club within her constituency).[4]
References
- ↑ Earle, Robbie (31 December 2009). "Robbie Earle: Stoke and Vale among the successes of the 'Noughties'". The Sentinel. Retrieved 31 December 2009.
- ↑ Environmental Audit Committee - membership Accessed 2013-12-27.
- ↑ "Stoke-on-Trent North Labour MP Joan Walley to stand down". BBC News. 15 November 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
- ↑ Tideswell, Martin (4 April 2009). "Port Vale: Big names back Vale's 'bargain' season ticket". The Sentinel. Retrieved 4 April 2009.
External links
- Joan Walley MP official site
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard 1803–2005
- Electoral history and profile at The Guardian
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
- Profile at Westminster Parliamentary Record
- Profile at BBC News Democracy Live
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Forrester |
Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent North 1987–present |
Incumbent |