Somerton and Frome by-election candidates named (original) (raw)
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The constituency includes the market town of Frome
The full list of candidates standing to be the new MP for Somerton and Frome has been announced.
The by-election on Thursday 20 July was triggered by the resignation of David Warburton who had won the seat three times for the Conservatives.
He stood down following an investigation by Parliamentary authorities into claims of sexual harassment.
Eight candidates have told the BBC they will be standing.
They are (listed alphabetically):
Lorna Corke, Christian Peoples Alliance
Martin Dimery, Green Party
Sarah Dyke, Liberal Democrat Party
Bruce Evans, Reform UK
Neil Guild, Labour Party
Rosie Mitchell, Independent
Faye Purbrick, Conservative Party
Peter Richardson, UKIP