Samantha Dixon has been chosen as the Labour candidate in the upcoming Chester by-election.
Dixon was chosen by local Labour Party members on Sunday (30th October).
The party joins the Conservatives, Lib Dems and The Official Monster Raving Loony Party in announcing candidates.
Sam Dixon is a local councillor on Chester West and Chester Council, and was previously the authority’s leader.
She has lived in the Chester area since she was four years old, and has been recognised with an MBE for her services to the city.
She said: “It is an honour to be representing Chester as Labour’s parliamentary candidate.
“Chester is my home, where I brought up my family, and where my heart is.
“We have so much to be proud of in our historic city, but we’ve been let down by this Conservative government.
“In the cost of living crisis, people in Chester face soaring mortgage rates, fuel and food prices, as a result of the chaotic Conservative government destroying our economy.”
She added: “My life has been dedicated to helping local people, and I will take the fight to the Tories on behalf of all Chester residents.
“The Conservatives have put party first, country second and left working people to pay the price.
“We need a Labour government to grow the economy, keep energy bills down and rebuild the country for a fairer future.”
Other candidates are due to be announced shortly.
The Green Party and The Rejoin EU Party have said they will announce their candidates on Friday (4th November) and Reform UK have also said they will be fielding a candidate.
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