Voters will go to the polls on 20 July to elect a new MP following the resignation of Nigel Adams.
Matt Walker, who works as an NHS manager, said the health service would be one one of his priorities
The Liberal Democrats have named their candidate to stand in the Selby and Ainsty by-election on 20 July. Matt Walker, who represents Knaresborough West on North Yorkshire Council, will contest the vacant seat.Mr Walker, who works as an NHS manager, previously spent time managing the GP out-of-hours and minor injuries unit at Selby Memorial Hospital."I've seen first-hand just how amazing our NHS is and just how much damage the Conservatives have done to it.
"As a candidate, I will be a passionate campaigner for the area, listening to residents' views and championing their issues, whether it's the crisis in our NHS or the cost of living,""The government has taken North Yorkshire for granted for too long and it's time for a change," he added.
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