Gareth Wardell
British Labour politician (born 1944)
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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 by | Ifor Davies |
| Succeeded by | Martin Caton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 November 1944 |
| Party | Labour |
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]
Career after Parliament
Wardell works as a public affairs consultant in South Wales.[citation needed]
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