YORK DECIDES: Your guide to all the candidates for York Outer

We invited all 18 candidates standing for election in York Central and York Outer to say why they think they should be one of the city’s next MPs.

Here, in alphabetical order of first name, the candidates for York Outer set out their stalls…

 Andrew Hollyer, Lib Dem

Across York Outer, more and more people are turning to the Liberal Democrats as a positive choice for a fairer society, and I am looking forward to continuing to work with local residents to get action on the issues that matter most to them.

Darren Borrows, Independent

Science is a quest for greater understanding. It benefits all.

David Eadington, Yorkshire Party

Public spending in London is £14,500 per person. But in Yorkshire it's just £11,900 per person – that’s a shortfall of over £14 billion, every year, across Yorkshire.

Hal Mayne, Independent

I have lived in York my whole life.

John Crispin-Bailey, Reform UK

Change is not enough – Britain needs reform.

Julian Sturdy, Conservative

After fourteen years as your Member of Parliament, I am seeking re-election to continue the work we have started.

Keith Hayden, Independent

Hello, I’m Keith. In 1957 I was an unborn baby waiting to enter this world…… growing…. in secret!

Luke Charters, Labour

As a local dad, I’m standing to be our MP.

Michael Kearney, GreenMichael Kearney (Image: Supplied)

Much is at stake in this election, with essential public services crumbling, our economy flatlining and poverty exploding.

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