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From conviction to by-election: Wootton Bridge prepares for political change

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The candidates for the Wootton Bridge by-election, being held on 24th August 2023, have been announced.

  • Ed Hopper will be standing for the Conservative Party.
  • Linda Pitcher will be standing for the Vectis Party.
  • Sarah Redrup will be standing for Liberal Democrat Party
  • Michael Smith will be standing for the Green Party.

The by-election has been called following the resignation of convicted rapist, Daryll Pitcher.

Mr Pitcher resigned in July, just prior to be disqualified.


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