Cambridge Labour is delighted to announce that Beth Gardiner-Smith will be Labour’s candidate in the Romsey by-election on September 12th.

Beth was born and grew up in Romsey and knows the local area well. She has spent her career working with communities to improve lives and win change. She has experience working for the Labour Shadow teams in opposition and is currently Chief Executive of an award winning international charity working with refugees to provide access to safe routes.

Beth says “I’m thrilled to have been selected to stand in Romsey, particularly from such a strong field of Labour women. I’m grateful to Adam, Dave, Dinah, and Neil for being so welcoming and am really looking forward to getting out on the doorstep to campaign.

As a parent of young children, I know how important our local schools, community centres and the Romsey Rec are, as well as clean air and tackling climate change. As a Labour City Councillor I will make sure we are doing all we can as a council to help people with the cost of living crisis, continue to support social housing and improve standards in the private rented sector as well as supporting local businesses here in Romsey.

I’m proud that Cambridge is a City of Sanctuary and will use my voice on the council to make sure our city is welcoming to everyone who lives here, and continues to stand up to racism.”

Adam Pounds (Chair of Romsey Labour) and Dinah Pounds (Local ward Cllr) say “We are delighted to welcome Beth to Romsey as our candidate. She brings a wealth of experience and an engaging personality and we are sure she will be a great asset to the ward and to the City Council.”

Residents in Romsey ward are being reminded to ensure that they are registered to vote ahead of the poll. Anyone who is not already registered must do so by 23:59 on Tuesday 27 August by either going online to www.gov.uk/register-to-vote or calling 01223 457048 for a paper application form.

For further information about the by-election, visit the City Council website here.