LIBERAL Democrat Helen Belcher has been re-selected as the party's prospective parliamentary candidate.

Over 100 members packed at the pavilion at King george V Park in Melksham last Thursday to hear the candidates speak before voting for Mrs Belcher.

She said: "It is a huge honour and privilege to represent the party in Chippenham again.

"The next general election campaign starts now, and it’s great to have an energised local party who are ready for action.

"Conservative cuts are decimating both our local services and our NHS and schools. Both Conservatives and Labour have moved to extreme positions.

"It’s time to reassert a clear, strong Liberal voice in Parliament.”

Cllr Pat Aves, the constituency party’s chair, said “We’re really pleased to have Helen as our candidate again. She did an excellent job last time and we are hopeful for even better things to come. The interest from local party members has been tremendous.”