David Anthony Harris (born 1 November 1937) is a British former politician of the

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, who was a member of the House of Commons, the European Parliament, and the

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Political career

David Harris was a

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member of the

from 1968 to 1977, representing

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until 1973 and then Ravensbourne. He first stood for Parliament at

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, but was beaten by

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of the Labour Party. Harris was

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(MP) for St Ives from 1983 until he retired in 1997, and also

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(MEP) for Cornwall and Plymouth from 1979 to 1984.

Later life

Since retirement from politics in 1997, Harris has carried out several voluntary roles which have included chairman of the national Fishermen's Mission charity. He was appointed as an

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(OBE) in the

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for political and public service. Harris lives in Perranwell Station, about six miles west of

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in Cornwall.

References

*''Times Guide to the House of Commons''

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, 1992

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* 1937 births Living people Conservative Party (UK) MPs for English constituencies Members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom for St Ives UK MPs 1983–1987 UK MPs 1987–1992 UK MPs 1992–1997 Conservative Party (UK) MEPs MEPs for England 1979–1984 Members of the Greater London Council Officers of the Order of the British Empire {{England-Conservative-UK-MP-1930s-stub