At a Special General Meeting of NSCA Members held on Saturday (22nd July), local members selected their Conservative Candidate to fight the next General Election.
Simon Baynes, already an experienced Member of Parliament with Clwyd South, was selected following a ballot of Members at the meeting.
He brings a wealth of experience to the role including a successful business career and many years of public service that has led to his current role as an MP.
Members commented that they were thrilled to have the opportunity to consider Simon given his links to the area and his reputation as a highly effective Member of Parliament. One member said:
“Simon’s passion and knowledge was clear to all in attendance, coupled with his experience already in Parliament he would be a real asset as our MP. The fact that he has already being involved in securing funding for projects that directly benefit North Shropshire speaks volumes.”
Following the meeting Simon said:
“I am very honoured to have been selected as the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for North Shropshire given that, under the boundary changes, my Clwyd South constituency will cease to exist at the next general election.
Having grown up on the Welsh borders at Lake Vyrnwy, been to school in Shrewsbury and through my work as the neighbouring MP, I know North Shropshire very well.
I will continue to represent Clwyd South as their MP and then look forward to being the Conservative candidate at the next general election for North Shropshire.”
