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David John Delwyn Williams, known as Delwyn Williams, (born 1 November 1938) is a British former Conservative Party politician and solicitor.

Early life

He was educated at Welshpool High School and the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, where he obtained a LLB degree. He subsequently qualified as a solicitor.

Political career

Having previously fought it unsuccessfully in United Kingdom general election, 1970, he was elected Member of Parliament for the traditionally Liberal seat of Montgomeryshire in 1979, ousting Emlyn Hooson by a majority of 1,593 votes, but lost the seat by 668 votes after one term to the Liberal Alex Carlile in 1983.

He stood in a by-election to Powys County Council in 2007 in the Welshpool, Gungrog ward as an Independent but came third behind the Liberal Democrat candidate and another Independent.

In the campaign for the 2015 General Election he publicy declared his support for the United Kingdom Independence Party, citing in at least one newspaper letter dissatisfaction with the Prime Ministerial record of David Cameron, and objection to proposals by the Conservatives to extend tax raising powers to the Welsh Assembly.[1]

Personal Life

His current (2015) home is in Guilsfield, Montgomeryshire.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Premier pledges (letter), Your Views and Comments". Shropshire Star. 5 May 2015. p. 9.Letter published for benefit of former Conservative supporters.
  • Times Guide to the House of Commons 1983
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire
19791983
Succeeded by