Andrew Bridgen selected for Leicestershire NW
Former Royal Marine officer Andrew Bridgen, 42, was selected in NW Leicestershire last night. A local candidate, Andrew runs a family produce business in Measham.
The losing finalists were Sharon Buckle, who was also in the South Derbyshire final on Tuesday, and Rowena Mattu.
David Taylor currently holds the seat for Labour with a majority of 4,477.
Congratulations!
Posted by: Simon Radford-Kirby | November 17, 2006 at 12:17
Are you a parrot Simon.
This is very good news. Well deserved . Watch out Mr Taylor.
Posted by: Andrew Woodman | November 17, 2006 at 12:30
I don't know Andrew but I wish him every success in a seat that we would need to win in order to have a majority in Parliament after the next Election. I would, however, be interested to hear what relation Rowena Mattu is to the Chairman (or former Chairman if he isn't still in post) Sudesh Mattu.
Posted by: Rob Wilkins | November 17, 2006 at 13:28
I had the pleasure to meet Andrew during the selection process for South Derbyshire and he is the perfect candidate for this seat. He has already gained the respect of David Taylor and I know he will make an extremely strong challenge.
I look forward to supporting Andrew in his campaign. Well done!
Posted by: David Brackenbury | November 17, 2006 at 19:33
rob, sudesh mattu is rowena's husband. her correct name that she used for her ppc cv is dr rowena emma holland.
Posted by: jon mcewan | November 18, 2006 at 15:39
i look forward to working with andrew bridgen in the 2007 local elections where i will be a candidate.
Posted by: arnold | November 18, 2006 at 15:41
Hearty congratulations. An excellent PPC - straight talking, hard working and a self-made success. A great example for young people too starting out in business. I know Andrew and totally recommend anyone that doesn't yet know him to watch this space!
Posted by: Boots | November 21, 2006 at 12:41
Finally North West Leicestershire gets a local candidate with visably local roots. And to add to that, he's not some drip of a local councillor either. David Taylor, if indeed he stands again, should get a seriously good run for his money.
Posted by: FK | December 23, 2006 at 22:59
I can see taylor going at the next general as a lot of labour support is going to the BNP in Northwest Leicestershire
Posted by: Wayne | May 11, 2007 at 23:24
Someone over at PB.com is reporting that the Labour MP David Taylor plans to step down?
Does anyone have confirmation of this?
Posted by: ChrisD | May 12, 2008 at 13:38