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Brian Jenkins | |
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Member of Parliament for Tamworth South East Staffordshire (1996–1997) | |
In office 11 April 1996 –12 April 2010 | |
Preceded by | David Lightbown |
Succeeded by | Chris Pincher |
Personal details | |
Born | Pontypridd,Rhondda Cynon Taf,Wales | 19 September 1942
Nationality | British |
Political party | Labour |
Alma mater | London School of Economics Wolverhampton University |
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