Alan Williams

The Right Honourable Alan John Williams (born October 14, 1930) is a Welsh politician for the Labour Party. He has been MP for Swansea West since the 1964 general election. As of the 2005 general election, with the retirement of Tam Dalyell, Williams is now the MP with the longest continuous service (as of 2005, 41 years), earning him the title of Father of the House. Williams is also the last parliamentary survivor of those that were elected in Harold Wilson's 1964 election win.

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The Right Honourable - October 14 - 1930 - Welsh - Labour Party - MP - Swansea West - 1964 general election - 2005 general election - Tam Dalyell - As of 2005 - Father of the House - Harold Wilson

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He was a minister under Harold Wilson and James Callaghan. He has been on the backbenches since 1989. He is a Eurosceptic and was opposed to the National Assembly for Wales.

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James Callaghan - 1989 - Eurosceptic - National Assembly for Wales

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