Tom Mitchell (politician)

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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