Tom Mitchell (politician)
Thomas James Mitchell (born 29 July 1931) is an Irish republican. He was active in the IRA and took part in a raid on Omagh barracks in 1954, being captured and imprisoned. While in gaol he was twice elected as a Member of the United Kingdom Parliament, but was disqualified and his elections were overturned.
Read more about Tom Mitchell (politician): Omagh Raid, General Election, Election Petition Trial, Defeat, Later Life
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