Geoff Williams selected to fight South Basildon and East Thurrock

10.00.00pm GMT Fri 15th Jan 2010

Local supporters celebrate Geoff's selection as PPC for South Basildon and East Thurrock

Local activist and campaigner Geoff Williams has been selected to fight the seat of South Basildon and East Thurrock for the Liberal Democrats at the next General Election.

Geoff, who has been a local champion, successful campaigner and district councillor for many years, spoke to supporters this evening in the Allpress Hall at Dry Street Memorial Church. He made clear that this was a crucial election for Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats, the party's gut instinct for fairness giving local people in South Basildon and East Thurrock a chance for real change at the election.

In response to questions, he said he was keen to get the Liberal Democrat message out across the towns and villages that comprise the new seat, pointing out that places such as Bulphan, Fobbing and Horndon-on-the-Hill are often overlooked by politicians.