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Somerton and Frome by-election candidates named

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The constituency includes the market town of Frome

The full list of candidates standing to be the new MP for Somerton and Frome has been announced.

The by-election on Thursday 20 July was triggered by the resignation of David Warburton who had won the seat three times for the Conservatives.

He stood down following an investigation by Parliamentary authorities into claims of sexual harassment.

Eight candidates have told the BBC they will be standing.

They are (listed alphabetically):

  • Lorna Corke, Christian Peoples Alliance
  • Martin Dimery, Green Party
  • Sarah Dyke, Liberal Democrat Party
  • Bruce Evans, Reform UK
  • Neil Guild, Labour Party
  • Rosie Mitchell, Independent
  • Faye Purbrick, Conservative Party
  • Peter Richardson, UKIP
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