Conservative candidate on why she is standing in North West Essex

Mrs Badenoch explained that in her role as MP she has "endeavoured to be the voice of common sense, realistic, and responsible government", and urged voters to choose a representative "with a record of real results".

She said: "Residents wanted more done to tackle rural crime, so we secured 500 additional police officers.

"Better access to GPs, so we secured digital upgrades to phone lines to tackle the 8am rush in surgeries across our constituency.

"We needed better connectivity for homes, schools, and businesses, so I helped progress superfast and gigabit broadband across Chelmsford and Uttlesford.

"We have an additional £2.6 million secured in funding for local schools and a brand new station at Beaulieu Park supporting the new affordable housing being built.

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"But there is more to do in all of these areas and more, and I want to deliver this.

"Remember whilst Reform appears on the ballot paper, the candidate has been forced to resign."

Other candidates running in the election are Erik Bonino (independent), Edward Gildea (Green), Andrew David Green (independent), Niko Omilana (independent), Smita Rajesh (Liberal Democrat) and Issy Waite (Labour).