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LETTER: Positives to take from General Election campaign

LETTER: Positives to take from General Election campaign

Dear Editor,
There are many positives from our General Election campaign.

At our first attempt to stand for Parliament we were able to beat two long-established national parties.

July 6, 2024
ELECTION 2024: Crewe & Nantwich result – LABOUR WIN

ELECTION 2024: Crewe & Nantwich result – LABOUR WIN

Labour have overturned an 8,000+ majority to win back the Crewe & Nantwich seat in the 2024 general election.

In a result mirrored across the UK, Crewe & Nantwich returned to RED as Connor Naismith easily beat off competition from Tory candidate Ben Fletcher.

July 5, 2024
Nantwich stages General Election hustings for eight candidates

Nantwich stages General Election hustings for eight candidates

By Jonathan White
A General Election hustings for Crewe & Nantwich constituency took place inside St Mary’s Church in Nantwich last night.

The traditional hustings was chaired by Paul Boniface, who welcomed the audience and  introduced the candidates by name and party.

June 25, 2024
Cheshire East voters urged to prepare for General Election

Cheshire East voters urged to prepare for General Election

Cheshire East residents are being urged to prepare ahead of the UK General Election on Thursday July 4.

Polling cards are now being delivered to registered electors who are eligible to vote.

June 12, 2024
Education Secretary campaigns with Tory candidate in Crewe and Nantwich

Education Secretary campaigns with Tory candidate in Crewe and Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Education secretary Gillian Keegan spent the day on the campaign trail in the Crewe and Nantwich area in the run-up to next month’s general election.

The minister was helping Crewe and Nantwich Conservative candidate Ben Fletcher in his bid to retain the seat for the Tories.

June 11, 2024
Six candidates fight for new Chester South and Eddisbury seat

Six candidates fight for new Chester South and Eddisbury seat

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Six candidates have thrown their hats into the general election ring in a bid to become MP for Chester South and Eddisbury.

The seat covers many rural areas near Nantwich, including Audlem, Bunbury, Wrenbury, Sound, Burland, Tarporley, and now Wybunbury after boundary changes.

June 10, 2024
Eight candidates confirmed for Crewe & Nantwich seat in general election

Eight candidates confirmed for Crewe & Nantwich seat in general election

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Eight candidates will battle it out in the general election in a bid to become the next MP for Crewe and Nantwich.

Ben Fletcher is the new Conservative candidate and will be hoping the Tories can keep hold of the seat which has had a tendency to alternate between Labour and Conservative over the past few years.

June 10, 2024
Cheshire East briefing for Crewe & Nantwich election candidates

Cheshire East briefing for Crewe & Nantwich election candidates

Cheshire East Council is to stage a briefing session for all candidates standing for Crewe & Nantwich in July 4 General Election.

Candidates and their agents are invited to the session on May 31 in Macclesfield Town Hall.

May 27, 2024
LETTER: Chester South and Eddisbury seat hard to call

LETTER: Chester South and Eddisbury seat hard to call

Dear Editor,
As we head towards the second half of 2024, there are a variety of scenarios for the domestic political scene.

A general election has to take place before January 2025.

May 17, 2024
Dr Kieran Mullan set to battle for new Eddisbury seat, says report

Dr Kieran Mullan set to battle for new Eddisbury seat, says report

Crewe and Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan is one of three vying to be candidate for the new Chester South and Eddisbury constituency, reports suggest.

Dr Mullan, Tory MP for Crewe and Nantwich since 2019, is believed to be challenging for what many regard as a safer Conservative seat.

September 7, 2023
Connor Naismith selected as Labour candidate for Crewe & Nantwich

Connor Naismith selected as Labour candidate for Crewe & Nantwich

Labour has selected Connor Naismith as its Parliamentary Candidate for the next General Election.

It follows a hustings and vote of local Labour Party members. Mr Naismith won a majority of votes cast

July 5, 2023
Eddisbury MP Edward Timpson to stand down at next General Election

Eddisbury MP Edward Timpson to stand down at next General Election

Eddisbury Tory MP Edward Timpson will not stand at the next General Election, he announced today.

Mr Timpson, former Crewe and Nantwich MP between 2008 and 2016, has written to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to explain his decision.

February 1, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan to stand in next election

Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan to stand in next election

Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan has announced he intends to stand again in the next general election, likely to be in 2024.

The Conservative MP, making the announcement on social media, had to confirm this month whether he intended to run again to represent the constituency where he has been MP since December 2019.

December 13, 2022