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John Bird (MEP)

John Bird (MEP)

British politician

For other people named John Bird, see John Bird (disambiguation).

John A. W. Bird (6 February 1926 – 18 November 1997)[1] was a British politician who served as Member of the European Parliament (MEP).

Not to be confused with John Bird, Baron Bird.
Quick Facts Member of the European Parliament for Midlands West, Preceded by ...

Early life

Born in Wolverhampton, Bird trained as an engineer. He served in the infantry in the British Army during the Second World War, and later lectured in Wolverhampton Polytechnic.

Politics

Bird was a longtime trade unionist.[citation needed] As leader of City of Wolverhampton Council, he spearheaded a 1986 financial rescue of Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.[2][3]

Bird was elected to the European Parliament in a 1987 by-election, representing Midlands West.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    "3rd parliamentary term - John A.W. BIRD - MEPs - European Parliament". www.europarl.europa.eu.
  2. [2]
    "From the archive - Wolves' financial peril 30 years on". www.expressandstar.com.
  3. [3]
    "Wolves SOLD: It's been 30 years of growth". www.expressandstar.com.
  4. [4]
    "Malta". Department of Information. 20 May 1988 – via Google Books.
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