A Labour member from Welwyn Hatfield could be set to challenge Grant Shapps for his seat as MP, after putting his name forward to be the party's parliamentary candidate.
Andrew Lewin has thrown his hat into the ring to be the Labour candidate, which will be decided by a vote amongst party members, but he has already received support from the likes of councillor Lynn Chesterman - leader of the Welwyn Hatfield Labour group.
The 36-year-old was born at the old QEII hospital, lives with his family in Welwyn Garden City and works for the housing association.
He has also worked with credit unions, children's charities and the Hatfield foodbank, and is determined to provide the best for Welwyn Hatfield as the borough's MP.
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"I am proud to be standing to be Labour’s parliamentary candidate and am putting my name forward to serve the community that I call home," he said.
"After 13 years of being let down by a Conservative government, Welwyn Hatfield needs change.
"I’ll be campaigning for more urgently needed social and keyworker housing in our community, better pay and resources for our incredible NHS staff and will champion green and environmental policies.
"I think it’s so important to people in Welwyn Hatfield that the Labour candidate is local. Living here, I know the potential of our towns and villages and am looking forward to running a campaign that instils optimism about the change a Labour MP and Labour government can deliver."
Cllr Chesterman gave backing to Mr Lewin, adding: "Andrew lives with his family in my ward and has done a huge amount to support our councillors.
"He is dedicated, full of ideas and the person I want to be our next Labour MP."
The news comes after polls predicted that Grant Shapps would lose his seat as Conservative MP for Welwyn Hatfield.
UK Polling Report, a non-partisan and data-driven political website, claims that Mr Shapps would gain just 35.3 per cent of votes, losing his majority of 52.63 per cent from the last election.
Labour, who could have Mr Lewin as their candidate, are predicted to win the seat from the Conservatives with a 46.2 per cent majority.
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