Full list of Hitchin election candidates announced

By James Smith 10th Jun 2024

General Election 2024

General Election 2024 by James Smith 10th Jun 2024

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Six candidates have been put forward to become Hitchin's new Member of Parliament (image via SWNS)

Six candidates have been put forward to become Hitchin's new Member of Parliament.

Bim Afolami is looking to retain the Hitchin seat for the Conservatives, but will face stiff competition with all the major parties putting forward candidates.

Locals will head to the polls on Thursday 4 July.

The candidates in Hitchin are:

Bim Afolami - Conservatives
Charles Bunker - Reform
Sid Cordle - Christian Peoples Alliance
Will Lavin - Green Party
Chris Lucas - Liberal Democrats
Alistair Strathern - Labour Party

Full details can be found here.

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