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Dave Nellist | |
|---|---|
| Leader of the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | |
| Assumed office 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Party founded |
| Coventry City Councillor for St Michaels ward | |
| In office 7 May 1998 – 3 May 2012 Serving with
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| Member of Parliament for Coventry South East | |
| In office 9 June 1983 – 16 March 1992 | |
| Preceded by | William Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Jim Cunningham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 July 1952 North Yorkshire, England |
| Political party | Socialist Party (1997–present) |
| Other political affiliations | TUSC (2009–present) Labour (until 1991) |
| Spouse |
Jane Warner (m. 1984) |
| Children | Joe Nellist Bethan Clarke Charlotte Nellist Clara Nellist |
David John Nellist (born 16 July 1952) is a British Trotskyist[1] activist who was the MP for the constituency of Coventry South East from 1983 to 1992. Elected as a Labour MP, his support for the Militant tendency led to his eventual expulsion from the party in late 1991. He is the National Chair of the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC), a member of the Socialist Party, and was a city councillor in Coventry from 1998 to 2012.
- ^ Johnston, Neil. "Defy Corbyn at your peril, councillors are warned". The Times.