David Bowe (politician)
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Not to be confused with David Bowie.
David Robert Bowe (born 19 July 1955) was a Member of the European Parliament for Labour from 1989 to 2004.[1]
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David Bowe | |
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Member of the European Parliament for Yorkshire and the Humber Cleveland and Richmond (1994-1999) Cleveland and Yorkshire North (1989–1994) | |
In office 15 June 1989 – 10 June 2004 | |
Preceded by | Peter Vanneck |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1955-07-19) 19 July 1955 (age 69) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Labour |
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Bowe was educated at Sunderland Polytechnic, Teesside Polytechnic, and the University of Bath. He worked as a science teacher, and became active in the Labour Party, serving on Middlesbrough District Council, and on the executive of the party's northern region.[2]
Bowe was elected to the European Parliament at the 1989 European Parliament election, representing Cleveland & Yorkshire North (1989–1994),[2] then Cleveland & Richmond (1994–1999) and Yorkshire and the Humber (1999–2004).
Bowe stood for re-election in 2004, but was defeated.