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'''Walter Edward Sweeney''' (born [[23 April]], [[1949]]) is a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] politician. |
'''Walter Edward Sweeney''' (born [[23 April]], [[1949]]) is a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] politician. |
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==A Member of Parliament== |
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In 1992, Sweeney was elected [[Member of Parliament|MP]] for the [[Vale of Glamorgan (UK Parliament constituency)|Vale of Glamorgan]] by 19 votes, defeating [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]]'s [[John Smith (Welsh politician)|John Smith]] who had gained the seat in a 1989 by-election. In the [[United Kingdom general election, 1997|1997 Labour landslide]], however, Sweeney lost the seat back to Smith. |
In 1992, Sweeney was elected [[Member of Parliament|MP]] for the [[Vale of Glamorgan (UK Parliament constituency)|Vale of Glamorgan]] by 19 votes, defeating [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]]'s [[John Smith (Welsh politician)|John Smith]] who had gained the seat in a 1989 by-election. In the [[United Kingdom general election, 1997|1997 Labour landslide]], however, Sweeney lost the seat back to Smith. |
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==Haltemprice and Howden Election== |
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In 2008, Walter Sweeney made a surprise re-appearance, standing as an Independent against the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] candidate in the [[Haltemprice and Howden by-election, 2008|Haltemprice and Howden by-election]]. Sweeney is also a member of the executive committee of [[The Freedom Association]]. |
In 2008, Walter Sweeney made a surprise re-appearance, standing as an Independent against the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] candidate in the [[Haltemprice and Howden by-election, 2008|Haltemprice and Howden by-election]]. Sweeney is also a member of the executive committee of [[The Freedom Association]]. |
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==Now== |
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'''Walter is now living in Beverley, with his wife and his three young daughters, Siobhan, Lucy and Hannah. His wife, Nuala, is a consultant radiologist at Castle Hill and Hull Royal Infirmery. His three daughters are privately educated at Hymers College.''' |
'''Walter is now living in Beverley, with his wife and his three young daughters, Siobhan, Lucy and Hannah. His wife, Nuala, is a consultant radiologist at Castle Hill and Hull Royal Infirmery. His three daughters are privately educated at Hymers College.''' |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*''Times Guide to the House of Commons'', [[The Times|Times Newspapers Limited]], 1997 |
*''Times Guide to the House of Commons'', [[The Times|Times Newspapers Limited]], 1997 |
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==Other Websites== |
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http://by-elections.co.uk/haltemprice/Sweeney.html |
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http://kirkflyingvet.com/blogs/news/archive/2008/06/26/walter-sweeney-recent-mp-for-vale-of-glamorgan-to-stand-against-david-davies.aspx |
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http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/opinion/Walter-Sweeney-Unpalatable-home-truths.4091246.jp |
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Revision as of 13:28, 8 February 2009
Walter Sweeney | |
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| Member of Parliament for the Vale of Glamorgan | |
| In office 1992-04-09 – 1997-05-01 | |
| Preceded by | John Smith |
| Succeeded by | John Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 April 1949 Ireland |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Nuala Kennan, Consultant Radiologist |
| Relations | Warwick Sweeney (London based photographer) |
| Children | 3 daughters, Siobhan, Lucy and Hannah |
| Residence | Beverley, East Yorkshire |
| Profession | Solicitor |
Walter Edward Sweeney (born 23 April, 1949) is a British Conservative politician.
A Member of Parliament
In 1992, Sweeney was elected MP for the Vale of Glamorgan by 19 votes, defeating Labour's John Smith who had gained the seat in a 1989 by-election. In the 1997 Labour landslide, however, Sweeney lost the seat back to Smith.
Haltemprice and Howden Election
In 2008, Walter Sweeney made a surprise re-appearance, standing as an Independent against the Conservative candidate in the Haltemprice and Howden by-election. Sweeney is also a member of the executive committee of The Freedom Association.
Now
Walter is now living in Beverley, with his wife and his three young daughters, Siobhan, Lucy and Hannah. His wife, Nuala, is a consultant radiologist at Castle Hill and Hull Royal Infirmery. His three daughters are privately educated at Hymers College.
References
- Times Guide to the House of Commons, Times Newspapers Limited, 1997
Other Websites
http://by-elections.co.uk/haltemprice/Sweeney.html
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/opinion/Walter-Sweeney-Unpalatable-home-truths.4091246.jp
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