THE Tories have announced their parliamentary candidate for Warrington North.

Wendy Maisey has been selected as the party’s candidate for the next general election after being picked by members of Warrington Conservative Association.

The businesswoman, who runs her own IT company, said she wants to help ensure the region is a success after Brexit by bringing in investment and ‘capitalising upon the opportunities’ created by leaving the EU.

If elected, Ms Maisey says she would fight to ensure the town enjoys the benefits of a strong national economy, such as having low unemployment and increased investment in the region.

She also vowed to work hard to reduce crime and lobby the Government to ensure Warrington North gets ‘proper’ funding for schools, as well as to see more apprenticeships become available.

“I’m delighted at being selected as your Conservative candidate for Warrington North,” she said.

“As someone who has lived in the Warrington area for over 30 years and raised my family here, I know the issues that matter to people here.

“I want to see a crackdown on anti-social behaviour in our neighbourhoods, solutions to solve traffic congestion in the town centre and more affordable housing built on brownfield sites, while protecting our valuable green belt.

“These are all issues which matter to residents here and ones which, if elected as the next Conservative MP for Warrington North, I will be able to fight for in Westminster.

“Our region has been let down by Labour for too long and it’s now time for change.”

Labour MP Helen Jones has held the seat since 1997.

During her time in the role, she has been on the Opposition’s front bench, including as shadow Home Office minister.

In the 2017 general election, Mrs Jones retained the seat after winning 27,356 votes, with Conservative Val Allen coming second with 17,774 votes.