Anthony Joseph Wilson (born 6 July 1937) is a British politician who served as a member of the European Parliament.

Wilson was born in Birkenhead and was educated at Loughborough College and the University of Wales. He became a teacher, then spent time as a manager and as a lecturer. He became active in the Labour Party, serving on Wrexham Borough Council, also chairing Wrexham Trades Council. At the 1983 general election, he stood unsuccessfully for Montgomeryshire.

Joe Wilson (British politician)

At the 1989 European Parliament election, Wilson was elected to represent North Wales, and spent time as the European Parliamentary Labour Party's spokesperson on agriculture and rural affairs. He stood down in 1999.

Joe Wilson (British politician)

Parliamentary service

Vice-Chair, Delegation for relations with Canada (1992–1994)

Joe Wilson (British politician)

References

Living people

1937 births

Alumni of the University of Wales

Alumni of Loughborough College

Politicians from Birkenhead

British socialists

MEPs for Wales 1989–1994

MEPs for Wales 1994–1999

Welsh Labour councillors

Welsh Labour MEPs