Lib Dems select candidate for Election 2015

LOCAL Liberal Democrats have selected mother of six and former District Councillor for Benson & Ewelme, Sue Cooper, as their candidate for the Henley Constituency, which includes Thame, at the General Election on May 7.

Sue Cooper, The Henley Constituency’s prospective candidate for the General Election in May

Sue has been a South Oxfordshire District Councillor for Benson & Ewelme for 20 years, including being Chairman of the Council and Cabinet Member for Economic Development. She has wide experience in the private, public and academic sectors, as well as involvement with many local voluntary organisations, of caring for her elderly mother, bringing up her six children and now having nine grandchildren.

In a press release today, South-East Oxfordshire Liberal Democrats said: “Environmental issues rank highly with Sue, who has a strong interest in renewable energy, waste minimisation, cycling for all, public transport, canal restoration and growing her own food!

Sue Cooper herself, said: “I am delighted to have been selected as the candidate for my home area, where I have lived for forty years. I believe that my background, skills and experience will enable me to represent all the people in the Henley Constituency while helping to build a stronger economy and a fairer society.”

Pieter-Paul Barker, from Thame,  Chair of South-East Oxfordshire Liberal Democrats, said: “Sue Cooper is supremely well-qualified to be our next MP. Her wide experience across Oxfordshire over many years means that she understands the concerns and aspirations of people in all parts of the Constituency and all sections of our local society.”