Lesley Mansell, Councillor in Westfield and Peasedown St John has been named as the Labour party candidate for Mayor of the Combined Mayoral Authority.
The other parties have yet to release the names of their candidates.
Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, said: “I am delighted to hear that Lesley Mansell will be Labour’s candidate to be the Mayor of the West of England. Lesley is a pssionate campaigner for social justice, employment and equal rights and as a local Councillor, she understands the issues that matter to people and, most importantly, how to get things done. We are very proud that Lesley has been selected and I look forward to her putting Labour’s case to the region’s voters in the coming months.”
Speaking on Twitter, Lesley Mansell said: “I am delighted to have the backing of Labour members in the West of England and want to thank them for their support.
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The Mayor will govern the devolved area of Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucester.
An election to select the Mayor will be held on 4th May.