Dennis Skinner celebrates his 90th birthday today (Friday 11 February).
The former Labour MP represented Bolsover consitituency for 49 years and was renowned for his left-wing views and sharp, witty comments. He was a lifelong Eurosceptic and was the longest continuously-serving Labour MP. He fought many campaigns on behalf of the local communities and was proactive in all his endeavours to help the people of the area.
From everyone at Bolsover District Labour Group we wish him a happy birthday.