Anthony Coombs

Who is Anthony Coombs?

Anthony Michael Vincent Coombs is a British Conservative politician and Company Director. He was educated at Charterhouse School and Worcester College, Oxford.

Coombs was MP for Wyre Forest from 1987 until 1997 when he lost the seat to Labour's David Lock. He served as an assistant government whip from 1996 to 1997.

Previously, Coombs was a Councillor on the Birmingham City Council between 1978-88. During his time as an MP he was a Parliamentary Private Secretary to David Mellor.

He has been Chairman of S&U Plc since May 2008. He serves as a Director of a number of companies and charities including the Birmingham Royal Ballet Trust Board. Coombs also serves on the Public Relations Committee of the Consumer Credit Association. He is a former Chairman of the Board of BusinessForSale.com.