Liberal Democrats in Bath have selected local campaigner Steve Bradley to take over from Don Foster MP as their next General Election candidate for Bath.
On Saturday evening it was standing room only at The Salvation Army Citadel as a candidate to replace Don Foster MP was selected by more than 180 local members.
Don has represented Bath as an MP in Westminster since 1992, and his term in office will continue until May 2015.
Upon receiving the nomination Steve said : “I am immensely proud and humbled to have been selected by local Liberal Democrat members as their candidate for the 2015 General Election.
“Don Foster has been a tremendous champion for this city for 22 years. I look forward to working closely with him in his remaining year as our MP. And I hope the people of Bath will place their faith in me to continue Don’s hard work in parliament on their behalf.”
Steve first moved to Bath in 1991, to study at the University of Bath. On graduation he spent two years as elected President of the Students’ Union where he campaigned on a variety of issues including public transport.
Steve has in the past worked for major multinational companies like Procter & Gamble and Walt Disney. More recently he has run his own business as an Environmental Consultant, whilst campaigning with a variety of community groups.
Following the announcement of the new Lib Dem candidate, Don Foster said: “I am delighted for Steve. He is a hard-working, energetic and determined individual who I am convinced will be an exceptional candidate, especially given his local links and campaigning experience.
“I look forward to working closely with Steve and wish him success in the future. I have every confidence that, if elected, Steve would be a fantastic MP for Bath.”
Steve has already expressed his desire to continue campaigning & meeting local residents, starting this Sunday.
Local Party Chairman Shaun McGall welcomed the news of Steve’s selection by saying: “It was a well fought campaign between excellent candidates, all of whom I believe would have been a great choice for Bath. What tonight has shown is that Steve is the local members’ choice and that is what our Party stands for. We’re a grassroots party, run for and by our members.”
Steve will be out campaigning on 19th May with Sir Graham Watson MEP as part of the party’s European Election Campaign.
