Liberal Democrats select European Parliament candidates for South East

1.54.10pm GMT Tue 20th Nov 2007

The Liberal Democrats have announced their candidates in the South East for the European Parliament elections in 2009.

The candidates were elected by Liberal Democrat members in the South East Euro region.

Commenting, Liberal Democrat Acting Leader Vince Cable MP said:

"I am delighted that we have selected such a strong field of candidates to contest the next elections to the European Parliament.

"Liberal Democrat MEPs play a vital role in the European Parliament, promoting measures to tackle critical EU wide issues such as climate change and ensuring that the European Union is held accountable to the public.

"I look forward to seeing an even stronger Liberal Democrat representation in the European Parliament after next year's elections."

The candidates were selected in the order below:

1. Sharon Bowles

2. Catherine Bearder

3. Ben Abbotts

4. Jim Barnard

5. Anthony Hook

6. Murari Kaushik

7. Simon Green

8. Zoe Patrick

9. Gary Lawson

10. David Grace