David Mudd
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William David Mudd known as David Mudd, is a British
politician
.
He was Conservative
MP
for Falmouth and Camborne from 1970 until 1992, when he stood down. It was considered a surprise when he decided to stand in his old constituency in the 2005 general election
as an independent candidate. However, he came fifth with 2% of the vote.
In the 1970s David Mudd was a member of Mebyon Kernow
as well as the Conservative Party. He was also a newsreader on Westward Television
in the 1970s.
Great Britain
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Politician
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.
He was Conservative
Conservative Party (UK)
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Member of Parliament
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for Falmouth and Camborne from 1970 until 1992, when he stood down. It was considered a surprise when he decided to stand in his old constituency in the 2005 general election
United Kingdom general election, 2005
The United Kingdom general election of 2005 was held on Thursday, 5 May 2005 to elect 646 members to the British House of Commons. The Labour Party under Tony Blair won its third consecutive victory, but with a majority of 66, reduced from 160....
as an independent candidate. However, he came fifth with 2% of the vote.
In the 1970s David Mudd was a member of Mebyon Kernow
Mebyon Kernow
Mebyon Kernow is a left-of-centre political party in Cornwall, United Kingdom. It primarily campaigns for devolution to Cornwall in the form of a Cornish Assembly, as well as social democracy and environmental protection.MK was formed as a pressure group in 1951, and contained as members activists...
as well as the Conservative Party. He was also a newsreader on Westward Television
Westward Television
Westward Television was the first ITV franchise holder for the South West of England from 29 April 1961 until 31 December 1981. After a difficult start, Westward provided a popular, distinctive and highly regarded service to its region, until public boardroom squabbles led to its franchise not...
in the 1970s.