Huddersfield MP Barry Sheerman’s emotional ‘I love you all’ message as he steps down after 45 years

Huddersfield MP Barry Sheerman has said an emotional farewell as he steps down from the role he has devoted 45 years of his life to.

Parliament was officially dissolved today in preparation for the general election on July 4 and Barry Sheerman, who has announced he will stand down in 2021, bid an emotional farewell to the town of Huddersfield.

First serving as MP for Huddersfield East, he has held the seat of Huddersfield since the 1983 election. He is also the longest serving Labor MP, having been in Parliament for almost half a century.

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Now, in an emotional message posted on his social media account, Barry Sheerman has said goodbye to his role as Huddersfield MP. He also asked people to support the new Labor candidate in the region, Harpreet Uppal.

He said: “It has been a privilege to no longer be the Member of Parliament for Huddersfield after 45 years of service to the whole community. I love you all! Harpreet Uppal will be your brilliant new Labor candidate!”

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Parliament has now been dissolved for the general election, meaning there are no MPs as all seats are up for election. Voting will help on July 4th.