William Molloy, Baron Molloy

William John Molloy, Baron Molloy (26 October 1918 – 26 May 2001) was a British Labour Party politician.

He was Member of Parliament for Ealing North from 1964 until the 1979 general election, when he lost the seat to the Conservative Harry Greenway. Molloy was also a Member of the European Parliament from 1976 to 1977, supporting the "Get Britain Out" (of the European Economic Community) campaign. After the loss of his seat in 1979, he was created a life peer on 12 May 1981, taking the title Baron Molloy, of Ealing in Greater London.[1]

Baron Molloy was a member of the Sylvan Debating Club.

Coat of arms of William Molloy, Baron Molloy
Crest Upon rocks thereon oyster shells Proper a representation of the Mumbles Lighthouse at Swansea diffusing light from its lantern all Proper. Escutcheon Vert on a rounded mount Or an oak tree Proper leaved and fructed also Or and in base two barrulets wavy Argent all within a bordure Ermine. Supporters Dexter on a grassy mount Proper a dragon passant its tail looped Gules tongue and claws Or; sinister on a like mount a swan wings displayed inverted and addorsed all Proper. Motto Justice And Compassion [2]

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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by John Barter	Member of Parliament for Ealing North 1964–1979	Succeeded by Harry Greenway

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