Helen Duffett

Sir Robert Smith MP “receiving appropriate treatment” for Parkinson’s disease

By | Thu 14th November 2013 - 4:40 pm

sir Robert SmithThe BBC reports:

Sir Robert Smith, the MP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, has been diagnosed with the early stages of Parkinson’s disease.

The 55-year-old Liberal Democrat politician was said to be receiving the “appropriate treatment”.

He has represented the constituency since 1997, and intends to continue.

Sir Robert said: “This was not easy news to receive, but it is a condition that can be managed and I plan to make the best I can of it.”

He added: “I would like to thank the medical staff at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for the help I am receiving.

“My colleagues at Westminster and locally are being very supportive, as is my family.”

West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine constituency 2015 campaign committee chairman Mike Rumbles said:

I am saddened to hear that Sir Robert has this progressive illness but am delighted that he intends to keep working as our local MP and is committed to re-standing in 2015.

Parkinson’s disease affects one in 500 people in the UK. It can cause a tremor, muscle rigidity and slowness of movement. It is incurable but treatable with a number of drugs.

Sir Robert, 55, has represented West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine since 1997, and has been re-selected to contest the seat for the Liberal Democrats at the next election.

Read more by or more about .
This entry was posted in News.
Advert

One Comment

  • Dominic Curran 15th Nov '13 - 12:09pm

    Very sad news. I worked for Sir Robert many years ago and remember him as a very decent man. My thoughts and best wishes to him and his family.

Post a Comment

Lib Dem Voice welcomes comments from everyone but we ask you to be polite, to be on topic and to be who you say you are. You can read our comments policy in full here. Please respect it and all readers of the site.

To have your photo next to your comment please signup your email address with Gravatar.

Your email is never published. Required fields are marked *

*
*
Please complete the name of this site, Liberal Democrat ...?

Advert

Recent Comments

  • cim
    @Graham Jeffs "Some non LDs might like to kid themselves that our preamble mirrors what they stand for" Do you think that this might be a serious problem fo...
  • Matt (Bristol)
    This article is arguing for a version of kindness that is as idelogically charged and specified as a socialist party's notion of justice. It's nice to be nic...
  • Simon Robinson
    This is a very good article in terms of highlighting the dilemma facing any chancellor. There are few good ways to raise money, and endless demands to spend mor...
  • Tony Vickers
    I had expected Sir Vince to mention Land Value Tax as Honorary President of ALTER. Especially because the PM is a fan of the idea and there’s no “red line�...
  • David Blake
    I agree with much of what Richard Cripps says - and I've been a member for 54 years. If I wasn't already a member I'm not sure that what the party has become w...