The Liberal Democrats have chosen their candidate to contest the upcoming Runcorn and Helsby by-election.
Paul Duffy will be hoping to take the seat having previously stood as a candidate for Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner.
He said he is 'determined' to stand up for residents on issues such as cost of living, social care and crime.
He said: "This is a really exciting opportunity to provide an alternative to the two main parties and to Reform’s media circus.
"I’m proud to have been selected as the Liberal Democrat for Runcorn and Helsby and I’m ready to get stuck in delivering for residents."
The by-election was triggered following the resignation of Mike Amesbury after he received a suspended prison sentence for assault.
Mr Duffy, who also contested Congleton in the 2024 and 2019 General Elections, added: "We have a golden opportunity to champion the issues that matter most to people; the cost of living, social care, and crime. I’ve got a proven track record of fighting for residents and I’ll continue to fight for the people of Runcorn and Helsby through this election and beyond."
No date has yet been set for the by-election but it is likely to be May 1. Candidates for the Conservatives, Liberal Party, Labour, Greens, Workers Party of Britain and Lib Dems have been announced. Reform have yet to announce theirs.
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