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Syd Tierney

1923 – 2010

Unionist and Member of Parliament

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About Syd Tierney

Lived 1923 – 2010 (aged 86). Syd Tierney was a British politician.

Sydney Tierney (16 September 1923 – 6 March 2010 ) was a British Labour Party politician and former President of the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW).

Union career

Tierney joined one of the forerunners of USDAW in 1938 whilst working as a milkman in Rotherham. In 1953 he was appointed a collector/canvasser based in Sheffield, 4 years later becoming an area organiser for the Midlands division, based in Leicester.

In 1977 he was elected USDAW President and after losing his parliamentary seat returned to work as a national officer for USDAW with responsibilities for SATA membership and the insurance section.

Labour Party

Tierney was Member of Parliament for the marginal Birmingham Yardley seat from February 1974 until his defeat at 1979 general election by the Conservative David Gilroy Bevan.

He also served as a councillor and Labour NEC member and chaired the party for a year.

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Member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom
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Sydney Tierney

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Syd Tierney?

Unionist and Member of Parliament (1923-2010)

When was Syd Tierney born?

Syd Tierney was born on 16 September 1923.

When did Syd Tierney die?

Syd Tierney died on 6 March 2010.

What was Syd Tierney's occupation?

Syd Tierney was a politician.

What nationality was Syd Tierney?

Syd Tierney was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Syd Tierney

· Wikidata: Q7659732

· DBpedia: Syd Tierney

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