Fenton-Glynn wants to stand again in Calder Valley

CALDERDALE councillor Joshua Fenton-Glynn has signalled he wants to stand again as Labour's candidate in the Calder Valley seat.

By The Newsroom

Published 24th Apr 2017, 10:03 BST

Updated 9th May 2017, 18:56 BST

Coun Fenton-Glynn stood for the party in 2015 in Calder Valley which was one of Labour’s target seats.

However, Conservative MP Craig Whittaker successfully defended the constituency with a majority of 4,427.

Confirming his decision to stand, Coun Fenton-Glynn said: “I’m standing because Calder Valley deserves an MP who will be a strong voice for our area.

“A strong voice on funding for local schools, a strong voice for flood defences and a strong voice for local and regional development.

"If I'm chosen as the candidate I look forward to taking this message directly to the people of Calder Valley and working with many of you to win back this seat for Labour."

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