Aylesbury's coalition politicians are senior figures in European politics
May 20, 2010 4:45 PM
Originally published by Sharon Bowles MEP
Originally published by Sharon Bowles MEP
Conservative MP for Aylesbury, David Lidington, has joined Liberal Democrat MEP, Sharon Bowles, as a top-flight European politician this week after he was announced as the UK's new Minister of State for Europe.
The two politicians have crossed paths before, standing as rival candidates in Aylesbury in the 1992 and 1997 General Elections.
Since then, Liberal Democrat, Sharon Bowles, has been elected a Member of the European Parliament for the South East of England and, last year, Chair of the European Parliament's powerful Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee.
Sharon Bowles said:
"It is funny to think that in years gone by David and I have competed for votes in Aylesbury but today we are coalition colleagues. Not only that but, in addition to our roles representing the people of Aylesbury, we both now work at the heart of European politics.
"Though the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives have different views of Europe, David and I shall do our best to make the people of Aylesbury proud. After all, it is where our political careers began."
David Lidington said:
"It's in the country's interest that the new coalition government is successful in tackling Britain's economic and social problems. I am looking forward to working with Sharon, whose role in the European Parliament is important in defending the interests of Britain."
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