List of Tuvalu MPs, 2010–2015

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This is a list of members of the Parliament of Tuvalu or Palamene o Tuvalu who were elected at the 2010 Tuvaluan general election or as the result of by-elections during the life of the parliament.

There are no formal parties in Tuvalu. The political system is based on personal alliances and loyalties derived from clan and family connections. [1] The Parliament of Tuvalu is rare among national legislatures in that it is non-partisan in nature. It does tend to have both a distinct government and a distinct opposition. [1]

Following the election Maatia Toafa was elected as prime minister; and appointed his cabinet. [2]

On 15 December 2010, prime minister Maatia Toafa's government was ousted in a vote of no confidence, which followed Willie Telavi withdrawing his support for the government. On 25 December 2010 Willy Telavi was elected prime minister and appointed his cabinet. [3] [2]

On 2 August 2013, prime minister Willie Telavi's government was ousted in a vote of no-confidence. [4]

On 4 August 2013 Enele Sopoaga was elected as prime minister. [5] and he appointed his cabinet.

ConstituencyMembersYears in parliament
Funafuti Kausea Natano 2002 ->
Sir Kamuta Latasi 1992 ->
Nanumaga Monise Lafai 2010 ->
Dr. Falesa Pitoi 2006-2013; seat declared vacant under s. 99 (2) of the Constitution of Tuvalu because of Dr Pitoi's ill-health.
Otinielu Tausi 1993-2010; elected in 2014 Nanumaga by-election. [6] ->
Nanumea Maatia Toafa 2002 ->
Willy Telavi 2006-2014
Satini Manuella Elected in the 2014 Nanumea by-election following the resignation of Willy Telavi. [7] ->
Niutao Fauoa Maani 2010 ->
Vete Sakaio 2010-2015
Nui Isaia Italeli 2010-2011
Pelenike Isaia 2011-2015; elected in the 2011 Nui by-election following the death of her husband. [8]
Taom Tanukale 2005-2013
Leneuoti Maatusi 2013-2015; elected in the 2013 Nui by-election following the resignation of Taom Tanukale. [9]
Nukufetau Enele Sopoaga 2010 ->
Lotoala Metia 2006-2012
Elisala Pita 2003-2010; elected in the 2013 Nukufetau by-election following the death of Lotoala Metia. [10] ->
Nukulaelae Namoliki Sualiki 2006 ->
Vaitupu Apisai Ielemia 2002 ->
Taukelina Finikaso 2006 ->

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  2. 1 2 "Palamene o Tuvalu (Parliament of Tuvalu)". Inter-Parliamentary Union. 2010. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
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  10. ↑ "Tuvalu’s Opposition waiting to hear from GG" Archived 2014-01-08 at the Wayback Machine , Islands Business , 1 July 2013
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