Walter Sweeney
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Walter Edward Sweeney (born 23 April 1949) is a British Conservative politician.
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.
[edit] Offices Held
Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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Preceded by John Smith |
Member of Parliament for Vale of Glamorgan 1992—1997 |
Succeeded by John Smith |
[edit] References
- Times Guide to the House of Commons, Times Newspapers Limited, 1997