Rishi Sunak has called a general election for July 4, which means the race is on in Wiltshire for candidates to sway votes across the county.
Most candidates have already been announced across Wiltshire’s constituencies, but campaign efforts will be renewed over the next few weeks.
Rishi Sunak has called a general election for July 4, which means the race is on in Wiltshire for candidates to sway votes across the county.
Most candidates have already been announced across Wiltshire’s constituencies, but campaign efforts will be renewed over the next few weeks.
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With the political boundaries redrawn, many residents will find themselves within a new pool of voters, deciding between fresh candidates.
Over in East Wiltshire, the new constituency stretches up from just above Salisbury to just below Swindon, including Shrewton and Avebury along the west as well as Amesbury and Tidworth along the east.
Standing there is Conservative Danny Kruger, Liberal Democrat David Kinnaird and Labour candidate Rob Newman.
Also fighting for the seat are Stephen Talbot for Reform UK, Emily Herbert for the Green Party, and Pete Force-Jones for the True and Fair Party.
South West Wiltshire includes Trowbridge and drops to just below Mere, sweeping out to include Codford in the east.
Campaigning to retain his seat there is Conservative Andrew Murrison, who is being challenged by Liberal Democrat Bret Palmer and Labour candidate Evelyn Akoto.
Garry Irvin is standing for Reform UK, whilst Fay Whitfield is standing for the Green Party.
Standing in Salisbury are Conservative John Glen, Liberal Democrat Victoria Charleston, Labour party candidate Matt Aldridge, Green Party candidate Barney Norris, and Reform UK candidate Julian Malins.
The Chippenham constituency now stretches across from Corsham to Calne and up to Royal Wootton Basset.
The Conservative candidate for the area is Nic Puntis, replacing Michelle Donelan who has made the move over to Melksham and Devizes.
Challenging him is Liberal Democrat Sarah Gibson, whilst Labour has yet to announce a candidate.
Also standing are Anthony Bohana for Reform UK, Declan Basely for the Green Party, and Jubin Jomon for the Workers Party.
Directly north, the new Melksham and Devizes constituency stretches out from Bradford on Avon to just past Devizes, rising in its western edge to include Colerne and dipping in the east to include Market Lavington.
Conservative Michelle Donelan will be up against Liberal Democrat Brian Mathew and Labour candidate Kerry Postlewhite.
Malcolm Cupis for Reform UK and Catherine Read for the Green Party will also be in the running.
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