Harry Harpham
Robert Harry Harpham (21 February 1954 – 4 February 2016) was a British Labour Party politician and coal miner. He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough from the May 2015 general election until he died nine months later. He was succeeded by his widow, Gill Furniss, as the MP for the seat at the ensuing by-election.
Harry Harpham | |
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Harpham speaking in the House of Commons in January 2016, three weeks before his death | |
| Member of Parliament for Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough | |
| In office 7 May 2015 – 4 February 2016 | |
| Preceded by | David Blunkett |
| Succeeded by | Gill Furniss |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Harry Harpham 21 February 1954 Mansfield, England |
| Died | 4 February 2016 (aged 61) |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse | Gill Furniss |
| Alma mater | Northern College University of Sheffield |
| Signature | |
| Website | Official website |
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