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Jonathan Evans MEP selected for Cardiff North

Jonathan Evans, formerly MP for Brecon & Radnor and later a leader of the Conservative MEPs, beat Cllr Kay Swinburne in an open primary selection last night.

Cardiff North is held by Rhodri Morgan's wife by a slender Labour majority of just over 1000 and competent Conservative AM Jonathan Morgan had a big win in the local Assembly elections, so there's a good chance that Mr Evans will return to the green benches.

Mr Evans is a committed Christian and an enthusiastic supporter for a more compassionate conservatism.

Two other MEPs have also been adopted for Westminster seats: Neil Parish for Tiverton and Honiton and  Chris Heaton-Harris for Daventry.

Jonathan Evans MEP on shortlist for Cardiff North

Cardiff North has a slender Labour majority of just over 1000.

Former Brecon & Radnor MP and former leader of the Conservative MEPs, Jonathan Evans MEP, will face Herefordshire Councillor Kay Swinburne at an open primary on September 6th. Therese Coffey and Hillingdon Council Deputy Leader David Simmonds were also on the shortlist.

If you are local and want to attend, the constituency office's details are here.

Deputy Editor