Gareth Wardell

Gareth Lodwig Wardell (born 29 November 1944) is a British Labour politician. He was elected as Member of Parliament for Gower in a 1982 by-election, and held the seat until he stood down at the 1997 general election.

Gareth Wardell
Member of Parliament
for Gower
In office
16 September 1982  8 April 1997
Preceded byIfor Davies
Succeeded byMartin Caton
Personal details
Born (1944-11-29) 29 November 1944
NationalityBritish
Political partyLabour

Background

Wardell was born on 29 November 1944.[1] Wardell's father, Jack Wardell, was a barber from Carmarthenshire.[2]

Before entering politics, Wardell lectured geography at Trinity College, Carmarthen.[3]

Political career

Wardell entered the House of Commons as the Member of Parliament for Gower in 1982 following a by-election in the constituency.[4]

In June 1983, Wardell was appointed chairman of the Welsh Affairs Committee. Wardell remained in this position until he retired as an MP in 1997.[5][6]

Post-Parliamentary Career

Wardell works as a Public Affairs consultant in South Wales.

References

  1. "Mr Gareth Wardell". UK Parliament. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  2. "Carmarthenshire barber dies at 94 after 78-year career". BBC News. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  3. "IN BRIEF: MP to stand down". The Independent. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  4. "Gower by-election result". Archived from the original on 14 March 2012.
  5. Martin Caton's maiden speech, publications.parliament.uk; accessed 15 September 2019.
  6. "Gareth Wardell". UK Parliament. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Ifor Davies
Member of Parliament for Gower
19821997
Succeeded by
Martin Caton


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