Lib Dem Ian Roome chosen to run in North Devon at the next General Election

Cllr Ian Roome, who represents Barnstaple North on Devon County Council, has been selected to fight the next General Election for the Liberal Democrats in North Devon, winning a members vote which concluded on Monday night.

Ian Roome moved to North Devon in 1989 for his posting at RAF Chivenor.

He has been Mayor of Barnstaple three times, now well known as a local charity fundraiser.

The Barnstaple resident has been a councillor for the town for almost twenty years.

Ian Roome is now Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate (PPC) for North Devon.

Speaking on his selection, Cllr Ian Roome said: “I served in the Royal Air Force, and now I’m ready to serve North Devon. Time and again, the Conservative MP has toed the party line at the detriment of her constituents, while the Liberal Democrats and I have been fighting for local people for decades.

“It’s time we replaced Westminster’s voice in North Devon with a true community champion who will stand up for local people. There’s a long way to go, but I’m ready to listen, lead the Lib Dem fight back, and win back North Devon for local people.”

A North Devon Liberal Democrats spokesperson commented: “This is great news for North Devon. After over seven years of the Conservatives in North Devon, there is finally hope.

“Many people will know Ian Roome as a tireless campaigner - for health, for housing, for education, for climate change, for farming, and more besides. Most of all, he is a campaigner for North Devon, and it’s about time this part of the country had a voice like that back in parliament.

“We look forward to working with Ian to win back this seat from the Conservatives, getting back to delivering for local people, and creating a better life for everyone in North Devon."