We'll update this post as soon as the selection is made later today...
Three local councillors were rapidly shortlisted without the seat being opened up for wider applications. There will be a leaflet blitz tomorrow following the selection.
8.55pm: Cllr Dr John Howell was selected.
10.30pm: Issued by CCHQ:
John Howell has been selected by the Henley Conservative Association to fight the coming by-election.
Speaking to the media following the selection meeting John Howell said:
“Thank you very much for coming tonight. First of all let me say what an honour it is to have been selected as the Conservative candidate for the Henley constituency.
“For now I just want to say that it is a huge privilege to have been selected as the Conservative candidate for my home constituency. I plan to spend the next few weeks talking to as many local people as possible about the issues that affect us all in South Oxfordshire.
“I hope that when the by-election eventually comes, the people of this area will give me the opportunity to serve as a committed and effective local MP.”
