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North Shropshire by-election 2021: The candidates standing | North Shropshire by-election 2021: The candidates standing |
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BBC West Midlands Political Editor Elizabeth Glinka takes a look at North Shropshire as it goes to the polls | BBC West Midlands Political Editor Elizabeth Glinka takes a look at North Shropshire as it goes to the polls |
BBC West Midlands Political Editor Elizabeth Glinka takes a look at North Shropshire as it goes to the polls | BBC West Midlands Political Editor Elizabeth Glinka takes a look at North Shropshire as it goes to the polls |
People in the constituency of North Shropshire will head to the polls on 16 December to elect an MP. | People in the constituency of North Shropshire will head to the polls on 16 December to elect an MP. |
The vote follows the resignation of Conservative MP Owen Paterson, who was found to have breached parliamentary rules on lobbying. | The vote follows the resignation of Conservative MP Owen Paterson, who was found to have breached parliamentary rules on lobbying. |
Former cabinet minister Mr Paterson had held the constituency, a Tory stronghold, since 1997. | Former cabinet minister Mr Paterson had held the constituency, a Tory stronghold, since 1997. |
These are the candidates standing for election (listed alphabetically). | These are the candidates standing for election (listed alphabetically). |
We invited all of them to film a one-minute manifesto, introducing themselves and setting out their policies in their own words. Twelve of the candidates supplied videos and you can watch them below: | We invited all of them to film a one-minute manifesto, introducing themselves and setting out their policies in their own words. Twelve of the candidates supplied videos and you can watch them below: |
Suzie Akers Smith, Independent | Suzie Akers Smith, Independent |
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North Shropshire by-election 2021: Suzie Akers Smith | North Shropshire by-election 2021: Suzie Akers Smith |
North Shropshire by-election 2021: Suzie Akers Smith | North Shropshire by-election 2021: Suzie Akers Smith |
Suzie Akers Smith is an independent councillor on Cheshire East Council and the local authority's Cycling and Walking Champion. | Suzie Akers Smith is an independent councillor on Cheshire East Council and the local authority's Cycling and Walking Champion. |
Andrea Allen, UKIP | Andrea Allen, UKIP |
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North Shropshire by-election 2021: Andrea Allen, UKIP | North Shropshire by-election 2021: Andrea Allen, UKIP |
North Shropshire by-election 2021: Andrea Allen, UKIP | North Shropshire by-election 2021: Andrea Allen, UKIP |
Former modern languages teacher Andrea Allen is a UKIP parish councillor and chair of Whitchurch Town Twinning Association. | Former modern languages teacher Andrea Allen is a UKIP parish councillor and chair of Whitchurch Town Twinning Association. |
Boris Been-Bunged, Rejoin EU | Boris Been-Bunged, Rejoin EU |
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North Shropshire by-election 2021: Boris Been-Bunged, Rejoin EU | North Shropshire by-election 2021: Boris Been-Bunged, Rejoin EU |
North Shropshire by-election 2021: Boris Been-Bunged, Rejoin EU | North Shropshire by-election 2021: Boris Been-Bunged, Rejoin EU |
Boris Been-Bunged is Boris Johnson impersonator Drew Galdron, standing on Rejoin EU's anti-Brexit ticket. | Boris Been-Bunged is Boris Johnson impersonator Drew Galdron, standing on Rejoin EU's anti-Brexit ticket. |
Martin Daubney, The Reclaim Party | Martin Daubney, The Reclaim Party |
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North Shropshire by-election 2021: Martin Daubney, The Reclaim Party | North Shropshire by-election 2021: Martin Daubney, The Reclaim Party |
North Shropshire by-election 2021: Martin Daubney, The Reclaim Party | North Shropshire by-election 2021: Martin Daubney, The Reclaim Party |
Martin Daubney represented the West Midlands in the European Parliament between 2019 and 2020 while a member of the Brexit Party. | Martin Daubney represented the West Midlands in the European Parliament between 2019 and 2020 while a member of the Brexit Party. |
Russell Dean, The Party Party | Russell Dean, The Party Party |
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North Shropshire by-election 2021: Russell Dean, The Party Party | North Shropshire by-election 2021: Russell Dean, The Party Party |
North Shropshire by-election 2021: Russell Dean, The Party Party | North Shropshire by-election 2021: Russell Dean, The Party Party |
Russell Dean, the founder of the Party Party, is a yacht salesman who grew up in Shropshire and now lives in Monaco. | Russell Dean, the founder of the Party Party, is a yacht salesman who grew up in Shropshire and now lives in Monaco. |
James Elliot, Heritage Party | James Elliot, Heritage Party |
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North Shropshire by-election 2021: James Elliot, Heritage Party | North Shropshire by-election 2021: James Elliot, Heritage Party |
North Shropshire by-election 2021: James Elliot, Heritage Party | North Shropshire by-election 2021: James Elliot, Heritage Party |
James Elliot is an electrical contractor, standing for the Heritage Party. | James Elliot is an electrical contractor, standing for the Heritage Party. |
Alan 'Howling Laud' Hope, Official Monster Raving Loony Party | Alan 'Howling Laud' Hope, Official Monster Raving Loony Party |
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North Shropshire by-election 2021: Alan Hope, Official Monster Raving Loony Party | North Shropshire by-election 2021: Alan Hope, Official Monster Raving Loony Party |
North Shropshire by-election 2021: Alan Hope, Official Monster Raving Loony Party | North Shropshire by-election 2021: Alan Hope, Official Monster Raving Loony Party |
Alan Hope has been the leader of the Official Monster Raving Loony Party since the death of its founder, Screaming Lord Sutch, in 1999. | Alan Hope has been the leader of the Official Monster Raving Loony Party since the death of its founder, Screaming Lord Sutch, in 1999. |
Earl Jesse, Freedom Alliance | Earl Jesse, Freedom Alliance |
Yolande Kenward | Yolande Kenward |
Yolande Kenward founded the Patient Support Trust in 2000. | Yolande Kenward founded the Patient Support Trust in 2000. |
Duncan Kerr, Green Party | Duncan Kerr, Green Party |
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North Shropshire by-election 2021: Duncan Kerr, Green Party | North Shropshire by-election 2021: Duncan Kerr, Green Party |
North Shropshire by-election 2021: Duncan Kerr, Green Party | North Shropshire by-election 2021: Duncan Kerr, Green Party |
Duncan Kerr stood for the Green Party in the 2015 and 2017 elections and is a member of Shropshire Council. | Duncan Kerr stood for the Green Party in the 2015 and 2017 elections and is a member of Shropshire Council. |
Helen Morgan, Liberal Democrats | Helen Morgan, Liberal Democrats |
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North Shropshire by-election 2021: Helen Morgan, Liberal Democrats | North Shropshire by-election 2021: Helen Morgan, Liberal Democrats |
North Shropshire by-election 2021: Helen Morgan, Liberal Democrats | North Shropshire by-election 2021: Helen Morgan, Liberal Democrats |
Chartered accountant Helen Morgan, of Harmer Hill, in Shropshire, stood for the party in the 2019 general election. | Chartered accountant Helen Morgan, of Harmer Hill, in Shropshire, stood for the party in the 2019 general election. |
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst, Conservatives | Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst, Conservatives |
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North Shropshire by-election 2021: Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst, Conservatives | North Shropshire by-election 2021: Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst, Conservatives |
North Shropshire by-election 2021: Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst, Conservatives | North Shropshire by-election 2021: Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst, Conservatives |
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst is a former British Army Medical Officer and honorary NHS consultant who now works as a barrister. | Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst is a former British Army Medical Officer and honorary NHS consultant who now works as a barrister. |
Kirsty Walmsley, Reform UK | Kirsty Walmsley, Reform UK |
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North Shropshire by-election 2021: Kirsty Walmsley, Reform UK | North Shropshire by-election 2021: Kirsty Walmsley, Reform UK |
North Shropshire by-election 2021: Kirsty Walmsley, Reform UK | North Shropshire by-election 2021: Kirsty Walmsley, Reform UK |
Kirsty Walmsley is a former Oswestry councillor and grew up just outside the town. | Kirsty Walmsley is a former Oswestry councillor and grew up just outside the town. |
Ben Wood, Labour | Ben Wood, Labour |
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North Shropshire by-election 2021: Ben Wood, Labour | North Shropshire by-election 2021: Ben Wood, Labour |
North Shropshire by-election 2021: Ben Wood, Labour | North Shropshire by-election 2021: Ben Wood, Labour |
Ben Wood, from Oswestry, started his working life in a local hardware shop. | Ben Wood, from Oswestry, started his working life in a local hardware shop. |
All candidates had to submit their completed nomination papers by 16:00 GMT on 19 November. | All candidates had to submit their completed nomination papers by 16:00 GMT on 19 November. |
A deposit of £500 was also required which is returned if the candidate gets more than 5% of votes in the election. | A deposit of £500 was also required which is returned if the candidate gets more than 5% of votes in the election. |
Deadlines have now passed for new applications to vote and to register for a new postal vote. | Deadlines have now passed for new applications to vote and to register for a new postal vote. |
Full rules for the by-election can be found here. | Full rules for the by-election can be found here. |
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