The Conservative Party has confirmed that Sir Ashley Fox has been selected as the party candidate for the Bridgwater Constituency.
Following his selection, Mr Fox said: "My family comes from Somerset, and I am delighted to have been chosen by the membership of Bridgwater.
"Bridgwater is a great place for businesses large and small to invest. I want to make sure that the Government is always on their side."
He added: "I am looking forward to being a strong voice for Bridgwater, Burnham & Highbridge and all our rural communities. I want to make sure that every part of this new constituency receives its fair share of investment.”
Mr Fox is married with two grown-up children. He is a former MEP for the South West of England and Gibraltar, where he served for 10 years and was leader of the British Conservatives for 4 years. He is a qualified solicitor and is now self-employed, running a consulting business.
The Conservative Party has said that Mr Fox will focus particularly on the challenges faced by many in the area including reducing the cost of living, tackling crime, and reducing NHS waiting lists.
Diogo Rodrigues, Chairman of the Bridgwater Conservative Association, said: “Congratulations to Ashley Fox for being selected as the Conservative candidate for the new Bridgwater parliamentary seat.”
“As a former MEP for the South West, along with a wide range of other experience inside and outside of politics, he will be an asset to the new constituency.”
