The Labour Party has announced its candidates for the upcoming Cambridgeshire County elections, focusing on local talent.
Cambridge: The Cambridgeshire Labour Party is gearing up for local elections. They’re mixing experienced leaders with fresh faces. This is their first candidate announcement for the May elections.
The elections are set for Thursday, May 1. Candidates will compete for seats on the Cambridgeshire County Council.
Today’s announcement includes candidates from Cambridge, Fenland, East Cambridgeshire, and Huntingdonshire. It features the current Labour leadership and new candidates from various backgrounds.
One candidate, Jamie Eames, is an Army veteran with skills in Geospatial Data Science. He’s also active in political education and community outreach.
Another candidate, George Broughton, works in family law and helps domestic abuse victims. He co-founded Feed Fenland, a charity that provides meals to those in need.
Labour aims to maintain control of the County Council, which they gained four years ago. They also want to re-elect a Labour Mayor for the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.
Labour leaders believe they can improve local services and support vulnerable residents. They’re excited about the upcoming campaign and the chance to make a positive impact.
This is just the first wave of candidates. More Labour candidates will be announced soon.
