SANDRA GIDLEY 'DELIGHTED' TO RETAIN SHADOW HEALTH MINISTER ROLE IN CLEGG RESHUFFLE

12.00.00am GMT Thu 10th Jan 2008

Local MP, Sandra Gidley has said that she is "delighted" to retain her position as Shadow Health Minister as new Liberal Democrat Leader, Nick Clegg completed his reshuffle this week.

Sandra, who was a pharmacist before being elected in 2000 commented:

"I am delighted to be given the opportunity to continue my work in this crucial portfolio.

"Health is one of the key battlegrounds in modern British politics. I am pleased that I can continue to fight for the reform in health services that are needed in Romsey, Hampshire and right across the UK."

Liberal Democrat Leader, Nick Clegg said:

"Sandra retains her post in a very strong team and I am looking forward to working with her to take the Liberal Democrat message to the country."

ENDS