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 by	Ifor Davies
Succeeded by	Martin Caton
Personal details
Born	(1944-11-29) 29 November 1944 (age 80)
Nationality	British
Political 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]

Post-Parliamentary Career

Wardell works as a Public Affairs consultant in South Wales.^{[citation needed]}