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Norman West

1935 – 2009

British politician

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Lived 1935 – 2009 (aged 73). Norman West was a British politician and trade unionist.

Norman West (26 November 1935 – 7 September 2009 ) was a British politician, coal miner, and trade unionist. A member of the Labour Party, he served as the Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Yorkshire South from 1984 to 1998.

Prior to this, West was a career coal miner and trade union activist who was elected to the South Yorkshire County Council. He was a member of the Socialist Campaign Group (SCG), a left-wing group within the party.

Early life and coal mining career West was born in Worsborough near Barnsley, South Yorkshire on 26 November 1935. He studied at Barnsley Grammar School before becoming a coal miner at Barrow Colliery, the local mine in Worsborough. He went on to join the National Union of Mineworkers, and supported Arthur Scargill in his early years. West stood down as an MEP in 1998, and was succeeded by Linda McAvan in the subsequent by-election.

Later life and death Following his tenure in the European Parliament, West remained a resident of Worsborough until his death on 7 September 2009. He was survived by his wife Shirley, their two sons, and their four grandchildren.

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Member of the European Parliament

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Who was Norman West?

British politician (1935-2009)

When was Norman West born?

Norman West was born on 26 November 1935 in Worsbrough.

When did Norman West die?

Norman West died on 7 September 2009.

What was Norman West's occupation?

Norman West was a politician and trade unionist.

What nationality was Norman West?

Norman West was British.

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· Wikipedia: Norman West

· Wikidata: Q17486178

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