Full list of candidates announced for Gorton and Denton by-election

The list of candidates standing in the forthcoming Gorton and Denton by-election has now been confirmed.

The by-election was triggered after the constituency’s long-standing MP, Andrew Gwynne, stepped down following his involvement in the so-called “Trigger Me Timber” scandal last year. Gwynne, who had represented the area for several years, resigned citing health reasons last month.

With the seat now vacant, parties across the political spectrum have moved quickly to put forward their candidates.

The election will give residents of Gorton and Denton the opportunity to shape the future representation of the constituency at Westminster, at a time when local and national issues remain firmly in the public spotlight.

Key deadlines for voters:

Residents are reminded to take note of the following important deadlines ahead of polling day:

·       Register to vote: by 23:59 on 10 February

·       Apply for a new postal vote: by 17:00 on 11 February

·       Appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf at your polling station: by 17:00 on 18 February

·       Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate: by 17:00 on 18 February

Confirmed candidates for the Gorton and Denton by-election are:

·       Nick Buckley – Advance UK

·       Charlotte Cadden – Conservatives

·       Dan Clarke – Libertarian Party

·       Matt Goodwin – Reform UK

·       Sir Oink A Lot – The Official Monster Raving Looney Party

·       Joseph O’Meachair – Rejoin EU

·       Sebastian Moore – Social Democratic Party

·       Jacqueline Pearcey – Liberal Democrats

·       Hannah Spencer – Green Party

·       Angeliki Stogia – Labour Party

·       Hugo Wils – Communist League

Further coverage and candidate statements will follow as the campaign gets underway.