Liberal Democrats select Becky Forrest to fight for Bolton North East at General Election

Becky Forrest is the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Bolton North East

The Liberal Democrats have selected Becky Forrest for Bolton North East as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a General Election.  

Liberal Democrat candidate Becky Forrest will be campaigning for action to tackle the cost of living crisis, the NHS crisis and the sewage scandal.

The Liberal Democrats are on the up after beating the Conservatives at the May local elections and winning four stunning parliamentary by-election victories since the last General Election.

Responding to Rishi Sunak calling a General Election, the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate for Bolton North East, Becky Forrest said:

“For years, our community has been overlooked by a Conservative Government that is out of touch, repeatedly failing to address basic needs and stumbling from one crisis to another - it's time for a change.

“Local health services are in shambles, mortgage and rent costs have soared, and water companies are dumping sewage into our rivers and beaches. All this while the Conservative government focuses more on internal conflicts than on serving the nation.

“Every vote for the Liberal Democrats is a vote for fairness. It's a vote for a party that will defend our community and our health services.”

Who is Becky Forrest?

Becky Forrest lives in the Haulgh area of Bolton North East, where she loves the different and distinct communities in which she works and lives. Becky has lived in Bolton for 9 years with her fiancé and two young sons, having spent many childhood holidays with family in Farnworth. With both her sons attending school and day-care in Breightmet - when they are not spending time with their grandparents in Harwood – she has links across Bolton North East.

Becky has been active in her local community, volunteering with the Girl Guides and supporting other local charities. Formerly a science teacher in Bolton and now a parent to a school age child, Becky has heard from a wide range of families within the community, and wants to be a voice for all those who may not feel listened to by the current political system. 

Now working in medical communications, Becky is well placed to see how policies based on evidence would benefit local communities. Her experience in the local education system has also allowed her to witness first-hand the effects of both education cuts and selective education. Becky’s broad range of experiences, both personal and professional, would ensure she is well placed to be a strong local voice for her neighbours in Bolton North East.