Conservatives choose councillor to run for target Yorkshire seat
CALDERDALE COUNCILLOR Chris Pearson has been selected as the Conservative candidate for Halifax in next month’s General Election.
He was born and brought up near Halifax and represents the Greetland and Stainland ward.
“As Theresa May’s candidate for Halifax, it is time ordinary, working people here have a strong Conservative voice to represent them,” he said.
Mr Pearson has his own business providing specialist services to young people and adults with learning and physical disabilities.
Halifax is a key target seat for the Conservatives, with sitting Labour MP Holly Lynch defending a majority of just 428.
Mr Pearson said: “It’s a privilege to be the Conservative candidate for Halifax and I look forward to the campaign ahead.
“Our area needs a local MP who can deliver for Halifax and this election can also help us get the strong and stable leadership we need to see us through Brexit and beyond.
“I will be working hard to promote our area and bring in jobs and investment and ensure this constituency has the vital services it needs as well as the best schools, health care and infrastructure we can achieve.”
Ms Lynch has confirmed she will fight to represent Halifax again. Calderdale councillor James Baker will stand in the constituency as its Liberal Democrat candidate.