Lib Dem MP Ian Swales to stand down after just one term
The Liberal Democrat MP for Redcar, Ian Swales, is to stand down at the 2015 General Election after just one term in office.
The Liberal Democrat MP for Redcar, Ian Swales, is to stand down at the 2015 General Election after just one term in office.
The President of the Liberal Democrats, Tim Farron, has posted on Twitter that he is sad to see his "good friend" Ian Swales, MP for Redcar, is standing down at the next General Election.
Swales announced he is standing down in 2015 after just one term in office.
Sad to hear that my good friend @iswales is standing down in 2015. He should be proud of his record & his key role in saving the steel works
"I would personally like to thank the local community for their amazing donations of food, toiletries and clothing. "
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