Sheila Wright

For the character, see Cruel Intentions 3.

Sheila Rosemary Rivers Wright (born 22 March 1925) is a British Labour Party politician.

Shelia Wright was born and raised in Rajasthan, India. Her father was the head of police until his death when Sheila was 10 years old. She was subsequently raised by her mother who also managed a sick animal sanctuary. Initially taught by her nanny until age 11 she then taught herself politics, philosophy, history and German.

She left India just after the war in Europe ended and lived in Southampton. She gained a social science certificate at the University of Southampton in 1951 and a sociology degree from the University of London in 1956.

She married and although her name changed to Gregory she retained her maiden name in politics.

She became a social worker and served as a councillor on Birmingham City Council 1956-65. Becoming an honorary alderman. As chair of the Birmingham Education Committee she oversaw the introduction of the comprehensive education system.

Wright was elected Member of Parliament for Birmingham Handsworth in 1979. She served until 1983, when boundary changes abolished the seat and she gave up the nomination due to family matters.

She continues to perform voluntary work for the Birmingham mental health board and on numerous school governing bodies throughout Birmingham

References

• Times Guide to the House of Commons, 1966 & 1979
• Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs

External links

• Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Sheila Wright

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by John Lee	Member of Parliament for Birmingham Handsworth 1979–1983	Constituency abolished