Hastings and Rye Labour Party

Sarah Owen was last night selected as Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Hastings and Rye.

“I’m proud to be selected to build on the work started by Michael Foster and Labour in Hastings and Rye,” said Sarah Owen. “Right now people feel let down by this Government and I will offer a positive alternative and a genuine commitment to people in Hastings and Rye.”

Born and raised in Hastings and Rye, and a long-time local Labour activist, Sarah is currently political advisor to Lord Alan Sugar, and is helping develop Labour’s national small business policy.

Former Hastings & Rye Labour MP Michael Foster:
“I was delighted to be the first ever Labour MP in Hastings & Rye, and I’m delighted that we’re now on course for our first woman Labour MP. Sarah will be a real match for Tory MP Amber Rudd, and I look forward to some exciting local campaigning in the months and years ahead.”

Labour South East’s regional director Malcolm Powers said, “Winning back Labour support in the South in places like Hastings and Rye is a big part of winning our way back into Government. With Sarah Owen, local people have a strong and talented Labour candidate ready to take the fight to David Cameron’s Tories”.

You can read more about Sarah at www.sarahowen.org.uk