Glasgow City Council resumed non-essential business later that year the veteran Labour politician could not work IT equipment to allow him to participate in virtual meetings.
Coleman - who has spent 33 years representing the Baillieston ward - fell foul of a strict law which says all councillors must attend at least one meeting every six months or automatically lose their seat.The veteran politician was still writing letters and making phone calls on behalf of his constituents on a daily basis but could not attend the City Chambers in person for health reasons.A Labour source told the Record: "Jim worked in a very traditional way.
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