Experienced campaigner Gail Coleshill has been re-selected by theLiberal Democrats to fight in the next General Election.
At a meeting in Saltford on Friday night, she was chosen to fightthe new North East Somerset seat (presently Wansdyke).
The meeting was attended by Taunton MP Jeremy Browne and dozens ofparty members from across the area.
Commenting on her selection, Mrs Coleshill said: "I feel immenselyprivileged to have been given this opportunity by the local partyonce again.
"For years we have had a Labour MP who has taken us for granted -the people of North East Somerset now deserve a fair deal.
"I believe in putting people before politics, fighting against thebureaucratic attitude of Whitehall and giving power back to localpeople.
"I believe that my party's environmental credentials, our beliefin protecting liberties, and ensuring everyone receives the samebasic education and healthcare are what people want in 21st centuryBritain.
"That is what I shall campaign for now and beyond the next GeneralElection."
Mr Browne, an MP since 2005, added: "Gail has over 20 yearsexperience in local politics, knows the constituency extremely welland is best positioned to defeat the sitting Labour MP.
"She has the qualities of an MP and will make an excellentaddition to our Parliamentary team."
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