Mitchel McLaughlin
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| Mitchel McLaughlin MLA | |
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Spokesperson on the Environment
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| Constituency | Foyle (1998-2007) South Antrim (2007-present) |
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| Born | October 29, 1945 Bogside, Derry, Northern Ireland |
| Political party | Sinn Féin |
| Spouse | Mary-Lou McLaughlin |
| Website | Mitchel McLaughlin MLA |
John Mitchel McLaughlin (born 29 October 1945) is the General Secretary of Sinn Féin and an MLA.
McLaughlin was born in Derry city, Northern Ireland and educated at Long Tower Boys School, Derry and Christian Brothers Technical College, Derry.[1]
He was elected a member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Foyle in the 1998 assembly election and re-elected in 2003. In March 2007, McLaughlin transferred to the South Antrim constituency where he topped the poll during the 2007 Assembly election.[2]
He is married and has three sons.
[edit] References
- ^ Northern Ireland Assembly biography, retrieved 2006-12-24
- ^ BBC News, retrieved 2006-12-24
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