Laura-Beth Thompson, 30, was selected by Conservative members in the constituency to stand for Parliament in Heywood and Middleton North.
READ MORE: The asylum seeker hotels in Greater Manchester which will be closing after government decision She has a legal background and trained as a solicitor, and is currently working in planning enforcement. She has been a member of the Conservative Party for 11 years, having joined when she was 19.
“Levelling up would be my priority if elected. I would look to hold Andy Burnham to account with his budget following the devolution deal, ensuring Heywood and Middleton gets its fair share of both investment and opportunities.