Irene James
Member of the Welsh Assembly
for Islwyn
In office
1 May 2003 – 6 May 2011
Preceded byBrian Hancock
Succeeded byGwyn Price
Personal details
Born1952 (age 71–72)
Political partyLabour

Irene James (born 1952) is a Welsh Labour politician who represented the constituency of Islwyn in the National Assembly for Wales from 2003 to 2011.[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 in the 2011 election.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Irene James AM Biography". Irene James' constituency website. Irene James. 2009. Archived from the original on 20 February 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2011.
  2. ^ Shipton, Martin (13 July 2009). "Islwyn AM Irene James will stand down at next election in 2011". WalesOnline website. Media Wales Ltd. Retrieved 22 February 2011.

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Offices held

Senedd Preceded byBrian Hancock Assembly Member for Islwyn 2003 – 2011 Succeeded byGwyn Price
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