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. 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.
Following the election Maatia Toafa was elected as prime minister; and appointed his cabinet.
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.
On 2 August 2013, prime minister Willie Telavi's government was ousted in a vote of no-confidence.
On 4 August 2013 Enele Sopoaga was elected as prime minister. and he appointed his cabinet.
ConstituencyMembersYears in parliamentFunafutiKausea Natano 2002 ->Sir Kamuta Latasi1992 ->NanumagaMonise Lafai2010 ->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. -> NanumeaMaatia Toafa2002 ->Willy Telavi 2006-2014Satini Manuella Elected in the 2014 Nanumea by-election following the resignation of Willy Telavi. ->NiutaoFauoa Maani2010 ->Vete Sakaio2010-2015NuiIsaia Italeli2010-2011Pelenike Isaia2011-2015; elected in the 2011 Nui by-election following the death of her husband."Tuvalu PM to remain in power", ABC Radio Australia (audio), 25 August 2011Taom Tanukale 2005-2013Leneuoti Maatusi 2013-2015; elected in the 2013 Nui by-election following the resignation of Taom Tanukale.NukufetauEnele Sopoaga2010 ->Lotoala Metia 2006-2012Elisala Pita2003-2010; elected in the 2013 Nukufetau by-election following the death of Lotoala Metia."Tuvalu’s Opposition waiting to hear from GG" , Islands Business, 1 July 2013 ->NukulaelaeNamoliki Sualiki2006 ->VaitupuApisai Ielemia2002 ->Taukelina Finikaso2006 ->
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