Liz Leffman selected as PPC for Witney

2.38.24pm BST (GMT +0100) Mon 12th Jul 2004

Liz Leffman, PPC for Witney

Liberal Democrats in Witney and West Oxfordshire have chosen their prospective parliamentary candidate for the next general election. She is Liz Leffman, a businesswoman who runs her own clothing and textile consultancy from her home in Charlbury, in the constituency.

Liz was chosen from a three-strong shortlist by members of the constituency party. She received some two-thirds of the vote.

"I am delighted to be able to represent the interests of the people of my community," she said after the result was announced. "I have been a campaigner with the Liberal Democrats for many years, both here and in London, and I look forward to a lively contest.

"Liberal Democrats have always been prepared to stand up for the rights of individuals, and for a better quality of life for all, and that will be the theme of our campaign."

Paul Slamin, LibDem constituency chairman, commented: "Liz Leffman is an excellent candidate. We had three outstanding contenders to choose from, and Liz stood out as the person we all want to lead our campaign."