Charlotte Barnes, Lib Dem Shropshire Councillor for Bishops Castle, has been selected by an overwhelming majority by Ludlow Liberal Democrats to contest the seat at next year’s General Election.
Speaking after the selection meeting at the Bishop Mascall Centre in Ludlow on Saturday, Charlotte said “it’s a great honour to be selected to represent the Lib Dems in next year’s contest. I will be following in the footsteps of great local campaigners such as Matthew Green and Heather Kidd.
“We face some real challenges in this rural part of Shropshire. We are often neglected by both Central Government and the County. The threat of our hospital services disappearing, falling school rolls and a chaotic slash and burn council are just some of the problems our area faces.”
Charlotte has built a reputation as a strong local campaigner since her election to Shropshire Council, fighting on issues such as unwanted housing, the town’s youth club and the future of their business park. She is currently pressing the mobile provider EE over their poor signal in the area.