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David Marquand, former Labour MP for Ashfield

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Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:53:40 +0000
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by: Mig.Rhodes - Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:53 UTC

David Marquand, who died 23 April 2024, aged 89, was an academic and served as Labour MP for Ashfield, 1966-77.

Cardiff-born Marquand was born 20 September 1934. His father was Hilary Marquand, also an academic and former Labour MP. His younger brother was the film maker Richard Marquand, and James Marquand is his nephew.

Marquand first stood for Parliament at the Welsh seat of Barry in 1964, but lost to the Conservative incumbent Raymond Gower. He was elected the MP for Ashfield in 1966 and served in the House of Commons until 1977, when he resigned his seat to work as Chief Advisor (from 1977 to 1978) to his mentor Roy Jenkins, who had been appointed President of the European Commission.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2024/04/24/david-marquand-labour-mp-sdp-roy-jenkins-blair-wilson/

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David Marquand, former Labour MP for Ashfield	Mig.Rhodes