Tiverton and Minehead Conservatives in new members drive

Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party, whose branch in Tiverton and Minehead is launching a membership drive <i>(Image: PA)</i>
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party, whose branch in Tiverton and Minehead is launching a membership drive (Image: PA)
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The Tiverton and Minehead Conservative Association is on a drive to attract more members.

It is trying to lure supporters to sign up and help choose the next candidate to represent the party at the next General Election.

The rules mean that only people who have been members for at least three months will be able to cast their vote to decide who they wish to stand for the Tories in the national poll.

Association chair Paul Osman said voting will take place at the hosting "later this year".

He added: "This is a genuine opportunity for local people to shape who represents them.

"Our hustings will give every eligible member a direct vote—a proper contest decided by the people who live and work in this constituency.

"I would warmly encourage anyone who shares our values to join now, meet the candidates, and have their say.

"Membership starts at just £12 a year for under 30s, and the three-month qualifying period means the time to act is now."

The seat, created at the 2023 boundary review, is currently held by Liberal Democrat MP Rachel Gilmour, who attracted 18,326 votes, ahead of former Bridgwater Conservative MP Ian Liddell-Grainger, on 14,819 votes.

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