Coventry councillor to contest Kenilworth parliament seat
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 1:36 pmCoventry councillor Bally Singh has been chosen as the Labour party candidate to contest the Kenilworth and Southam seat at the next general election.The constituency is considered a Conservative stronghold after Jeremy Wright stormed to victory in 2010 with 54 per cent of the vote and a 26 per cent majority. Labour finished third in that election with 14 per cent of the vote. The Lib Dems took 27 per cent of votes.
Coun Singh said: “I look forward to working in the Kenilworth and Southam constituency.
"I have been a very active campaigner with notable successes.
"I have fought to keep local services, bus routes and police stations facing closure open.”
Jane Soni, chair of Kenilworth and Southam Labour, said: “We are delighted. He’s well qualified to represent us in parliament.”
The Lib Dems have announced businessman Richard Dickson as their candidate while Wright is expected to stand again.
