Smeaton vows to bring in change

Sep 25 2009

Airport terror attack hero John Smeaton has vowed to "create waves" in Westminster if he wins the Parliamentary seat vacated by former Commons Speaker Michael Martin.

The 33-year-old ex-baggage handler, who tackled a suicide bomber during the 2007 Glasgow Airport terrorist attack, said he will represent the people if he wins the Glasgow North East by-election.

Mr Smeaton said a clampdown on crime is needed because gang crime is "running unchecked", while unemployment is "rampant".