Lib/Dems choose candidate for General Election
MEMBERS of the Liberal Democrats in Loughborough and Charnwood have selected Ian Sharpe to fight for the town seat at the next General Election.
Mr Sharpe, from Burton on the Wolds has been named the party’s prospective parliamentary candidate (PPC) for the Loughborough constituency in the next general election.
The 61-year-old qualified accountant, has a varied career in industry culminating in a financial directorship for over 20 years. The Liberal Democrats says that having taken early retirement, Mr Sharpe is heavily involved in various charitable enterprises across Loughborough and the East Midlands region.
Mr Sharpe said: “I am delighted to have the opportunity to represent people in Loughborough.
“I believe that the Liberal tradition in Loughborough and the East Midlands will provide the opportunities for all people to develop to their full potential and make a positive impact on our community.
Local party chair Prof Marianne Gilbert added: “The Loughborough and Charnwood Liberal Democrats warmly welcome Ian as their PPC.
“He has worked tirelessly for the constituency for many years and has been instrumental in increasing the local party membership. His enthusiasm for the constituency is widely recognised beyond the party and he will I am sure have a significant impact both as a PPC and as future MP.”