Reform UK has nominated Sarah Pochin, a former Cheshire East councillor, for the Runcorn and Helsby by-election scheduled for May 1. This election follows the resignation of Labour's Mike Amesbury due to a suspended prison sentence for assault. Pochin, who has a varied career including two decades as a Justice of the Peace, has a history within local politics, initially serving as a Conservative before her expulsion. Reform UK's previous electoral performance hints at a competitive race against candidates from Labour and other parties.
Sarah Pochin, standing for Reform UK in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election, emphasizes a commitment to "family, community and country," reflecting her dedication to those values.
The by-election, triggered by Mike Amesbury's resignation after a suspended prison sentence, sees multiple parties, including Labour and Conservatives, fielding candidates.
Reform UK expects to build on their previous success, where they received 18.1% of the vote in the last general election, signaling competitive stakes ahead.
Pochin's political journey includes serving as a councillor, being mayor, and navigating controversies that led to her shifts between different political affiliations.
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