Robert John Wilson

Robert John Wilson was Labour MP for Jarrow.
Born in Gateshead, Wilson was privately educated before becoming the manager of a drapers' shop. He joined the Labour Party and was elected to Sunderland [Borough Council] in 1907. He stood in Newcastle-upon-Tyne [North (UK Parliament constituency)|Newcastle-upon-Tyne North] at the 1918 [United Kingdom general election|1918 general election], but was defeated. However, he won the seat of Jarrow at the 1922 [United Kingdom general election|1922 general election], standing down from the council after his win. From 1924, he served as Parliamentary Private Secretary to William [Leach (Labour politician)|William Leach]. He lost his seat to the Conservatives at the 1931 general election.