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General Election 2017

On Thursday June 8, the people
of Swindon will be going to
the polls once again in one of
the most divisive votes in living
memory.
This comes only weeks after
the Swindon parish elections
which saw a larger than
normal turnout.
We take a quick glance at
who's who in both the North
Swindon and South Swindon
constituencies.

THE CONSERVATIVES THE LABOUR PARTY THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS THE GREEN PARTY
Both of Swindon's current MPs Mark Dempsey will be the Labour Standing for the Liberal Democrats Swindon Area Green Party
will be standing again with Robert candidate for North Swindon. He are Liz Webster in North Swindon chairman Andy Bentley is standing
Buckland QC representing South said: " As a local resident I believe and veteran borough councillor in North Swindon and Talis
Swindon and Justin Tomlinson for that Swindon has huge potential. Stan Pajak in South Swindon. Kimberley-Fairbourn is standing
North Swindon. As a local Councillor I have worked Mr Pajak said: "We will give in South Swindon. They said:
Mr Buckland said: " Looking positively to build a better future. children in Swindon a brighter "We are standing up for what we
ahead my plan for South Swindon That is the kind of MP that I would future, by investing in those from believe in, to make the world a
is creating jobs, championing our be: championing Swindon - a more deprived backgrounds to give better place. We’re fighting for a
local NHS, working for even more strong local voice and working hard them the best chance in life. We future we can all be proud of.”
investment, supporting our local to help transform our town." will provide strong opposition and
culture and heritage, championing Sarah Church, who headed the stand against cuts to local schools, UKIP
success in education and Save Swindon's Library campaign, hospitals and regional funding." Steve Halden is standing for North
continuing to be an approachable, is standing for Labour in South Liz Webster said: “Vote for change Swindon and Martin Costello
hard-working and influential MP." Swindon. She said: "I am pleased and to bring the direction of the for South Swindon. Swindon
Mr Tomlinson said: “For the last and proud to stand in the town country back to safety, openness UKIP Chairman Lincoln Williams
7 years, I have been a highly visible where my grandfather was born and fairness. Send a loud message said: " We have two very strong
and approachable fellow resident and where generations of my to Theresa May that you don’t candidates including our ‘Farage
who has been voted the 3rd most family worked inside GWR. Labour’s want an extreme hard Brexit which disciple’ Martin Costello who
helpful MP in Parliament and am policies are aimed at creating a will see us crash out of the Single is extremely passionate about
proud to be supported by residents more fair society that will benefit Market and destroy the NHS and Swindon and is keen to hold those
of all political persuasions." us all." public services." in power to account."

Parish Council elections 2017: a list of the new parish councillors

The results are in for Swindon’s showing in the Eastcott ward of Central Swindon North Parish Suresh Gattapur
newly created parish councils – the Central Swindon South parish Penhill ward - Kenneth Toward- Peatmoor and Sparcells ward -
with Conservatives and Labour where they won four out of the Parker, Paul Baker Peter Stoddart, Keith Williams
taking the lion’s share of the votes available five seats. UKIP and the Rodbourne Cheney ward - Mick Freshbrook ward - John Lenton,
from independent candidates. Green Party gained no seats. Lucas, Paul Exell Matthew Courtliff
They both took control of two Central Swindon South Parish Gorse Hill ward - Ray Ballman, Toothill ward - Matt Walker,
parish councils each. Walcot and Park North ward - Steve Hannah Fullick, Tom Smith Timothy Makofu, Steph Exell
Labour secured Central Swindon Allsopp, Jamal Miah, Trish Philpot, Even Swindon ward - Steph Exell, Grange Park ward - Tim Swinyard,
North with 15 seats and South Barrie Thompson Kevin Small Caryl Sydney-Smith, Vinay Kumar
with 12. The Conservatives fared Old Town ward - Nicholas Burns- Ferndale ward - Des Moffat, James Eastleaze and Shaw - Nigel Gibbons
better in West Swindon, taking 12 Howell, Neil Hopkins, Jane Milner- Yeowell, Javes Rodrigues Middleaze and Ramleaze ward -
seats compared to Labour’s three. Barry, Nadine Watts Moredon ward - Steve Henderson Ellen Heavens, Nick Martin
And in St Andrews, all 11 seats Eastcott ward - Paul Dixon, Dawn Pinehurst ward - John Ballman, Blunsdon Parish - Steve Ainscow,
were won by Conservatives. Pajak, Stan Pajak, Toby Robson, Olivia McCann, Derique Montaut Steve Boyd, Andrew Collingwood,
In Blunsdon, all ten elected Dave Wood Nythe, Eldene and Liden Parish Mick Compton, Ian Jankinson,
councillors stood as independents Central ward - Junab Ali, John Liden ward - David Bell, Adam and Sandra Keates, Derek Ricketts, Chris
and in the Nythe, Eldene and Liden Firmin, Mary Gladman, Janine Graham Stubbs Rogers, Ian Selwood, Jim Taylor
parish, voters were split between Lowry, Imtiyaz Shaikh Nythe ward - Kevin Parry, Gerry St Andrews Parish - Jean Blake,
the parties, with the Conservatives Lawn and Badbury Park ward - John Cruse , Brian Cockbill Susan Cole, Deborah Donohue,
taking four seats, three seats going Short, Anthony Hawkins, Michael Eldene ward - Bazil Solomon, Mary Friend, Paul Keevans, Phillip
to independent candidates and Dickinson Oladapo Ibitoye, Zachary Hawson Lewis, Timothy Owen, Vera
Labour winning the remaining two. Park South ward - Javed Miah, West Swindon Parish Tomlinson, Vince Williams, Kevin
Liberal Democrats made a good Chris Watts Westlea ward - Mary Martin, Woods, Melanie Woods
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