Brian Key | |
|---|---|
| Member of the European Parliament for Yorkshire South | |
| In office 1979–1984 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Norman West |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 September 1947 Darfield, South Yorkshire, UK |
| Died | 20 January 2016 (aged 68) |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse | Lynn Ambler |
| Alma mater | Wath Grammar School University of Liverpool |
| Occupation | Local Government Officer |
| Profession | School auditor |
Brian Michael Key (20 September 1947 – 20 January 2016) was a British Labour Party politician from Barnsley in South Yorkshire. He notably served as the Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Yorkshire South from 1979 to 1984, having contested the first-ever U.K. election for the European Parliament.[1]
He additionally served on the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council before and following his tenure in the European Parliament.[2]