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  Flynn, Paul
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AffiliationLabour  
<-  2010-01-01  
 
NamePaul Flynn
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Newport, , United Kingdom
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Born February 09, 1935
DiedFebruary 17, 2019 (84 years)
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Last ModifedIndyGeorgia
Feb 17, 2019 08:34pm
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InfoPaul Flynn is an experienced MP at the peak of his form. From Newport and passionately For Newport, he has been a strong and eloquent voice as councillor and MP since 1972. In awarding the ‘Welsh MP of the year’ prize, the judges praised his ‘ record as an extraordinary and effective backbencher, challenging difficult issues irrespective of convention.’

Described by the Daily Telegraph as an ‘expenses angel’ he has led anti-sleaze and anti-lobbying campaigns and named ‘Parliament’s best and saltiest questioner.’

His hard working team deal efficiently and sympathetically with a high caseload of constituency work. Paul has pioneered a lively website, a daily blog and acclaimed political books. He is the only MP to honour the Iraq and Afghanistan fallen by reading their names in the Commons. Currently he is heading a Euro-wide probe into Swine Flu – ‘the pandemic that never was’. He says, ‘Serving Newport and Wales is a great satisfying privilege. I am eager to continue’.

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  06/08/2017 UK Parliament - Newport West Won 52.31% (+13.03%)
  10/19/2016 UK Home Affairs Select Committee Chair Lost 0.00% (-58.91%)
  07/04/2016 UK Shadow Leader of the House of Commons Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  07/03/2016 UK Shadow Secretary of State for Wales Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  05/07/2015 UK Parliament - Newport West Won 41.22% (+8.70%)
  05/06/2010 UK Parliament - Newport West Won 41.26% (+8.92%)
  05/05/2005 UK Parliament - Newport West Won 44.84% (+15.27%)
  06/07/2001 UK Parliament - Newport West Won 52.73% (+26.54%)
  05/01/1997 UK Parliament - Newport West Won 60.52% (+36.16%)
  07/08/1996 Labour Party Shadow Cabinet Election Lost 1.44% (-4.47%)
  04/09/1992 UK Parliament - Newport West Won 53.57% (+17.26%)
  06/11/1987 UK Parliament - Newport West Won 46.06% (+5.97%)
  10/10/1974 UK Parliament - Denbigh Lost 20.24% (-18.40%)
ENDORSEMENTS
Welsh Labour Party Leader - Dec 03, 2018 LAB Mark Drakeford
Welsh Labour Party Deputy Leader - Apr 18, 2018 LAB Julie Morgan
UK House of Commons - Brexit Select Committee - Oct 19, 2016 I Kate Hoey
UK EU Membership Referendum - Jun 23, 2016 YES Remain
UK Labour Party - Leadership - Sep 22, 2010 LAB David Miliband
Welsh Labour Party Leader - Nov 26, 2009 LAB Carwyn Jones