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Dennis Edward Skinner (born 11 February 1932) is a British former politician who served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolsover for 49 years, from 1970 to 2019. A member of the Labour Party, he is known for his left-wing views and republican sentiments. Before entering Parliament, he worked for more than 20 years as a miner.
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Dec 13, 2019 · Veteran Labour politician Dennis Skinner, 87, has lost the seat he had held since 1970 after being defeated by Conservative Mark Fletcher.
Dec 13, 2019 · Veteran Labour politician Dennis Skinner, 87, has lost the seat he had held since 1970 after being defeated by Conservative Mark Fletcher.
Jul 30, 2017 · Firebrand MP Dennis Skinner has held Bolsover for Labour for 47 years. Now the subject of a revealing documentary, he talks Corbyn, coalmining and an unlikely Billy Elliot moment
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Dennis Edward Skinner (born 11 February 1932) is a British Labour politician. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolsover between 1970 and 2019.
Jan 22, 2022 · A new play by Kevin Fegan, based on the life and times of former Labour MP Dennis Skinner, will premiere in Derby Theatre. The play, named after Mr Skinner's nickname for Westminster, explores his political career and encounters with songs and humour.
Dec 13, 2019 · Dennis Skinner, the lion of the left, lost the seat he held for 49 years as the Conservatives made deep gains in Labour heartlands. Mr Skinner, dubbed the “Beast of Bolsover” because of his...
