Posted on 09/25/2009 7:47:50 AM PDT by La Lydia
A Scottish baggage handler who became a hero after he tackled the Glasgow airport bombers is hoping to break into politics. John Smeaton will stand as an independent candidate for the Parliamentary seat vacated by the former Speaker of the House of Commons Michael Martin in the wake of the MPs' expenses row. The Glaswegian airport worker was hailed a hero in June 2007 after he grappled with the attackers and helped rescue victims during a cigarette break...He gained fame for his colourful descriptions when asked about the incident by TV reporters and warned off would-be terrorists with the unforgettable line: "This is Glasgow, we'll set about ye."
Mr Smeaton was later awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal for his efforts.
His bid to win the key seat is being sponsored by Jury Team...founded earlier this year that backs independent candidates...
"The candidate is very, very well-known in Glasgow, nationally and internationally. We are all very tired of the system in Parliament where people's voices aren't heard.
"We want to bring the voices of the ordinary person into Parliament and get real people who are part of the community to stand. We want to bring the voices of the ordinary person into Parliament and get real people who are part of the community to stand. Mr Smeaton will make a real difference" to UK politics," a spokesman for the group said...
(Excerpt) Read more at news.sky.com ...
He should demand an immediate end to all Muslim immigration, and deportations for hate speech.
I’m surprised the government hasn’t tried to get the man to apologize to the poor muslims whose dreams he destroyed.
Alba Go Bragh!
Most Labour and Conservative party candidates are NOT originally from the towns and cities they represent.
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