Prospective Westminster Parliamentary Candidate for Buckingham and Bletchley

The Local Party Executives of Milton Keynes Liberal Democrats and Mid and North Buckinghamshire Liberal Democrats invite applications for the selection of a Prospective Westminster Parliamentary Candidate for the constituency of Buckingham and Bletchley. Applications must be received by the Returning Officer no later than 12 noon on 30th October 2026.

Milton Keynes Liberal Democrats lead Milton Keynes City Council, where they are the largest group with 20 councillors since May 2026. Across Buckinghamshire, the Liberal Democrats are the main opposition on Buckinghamshire Council with 26 councillors, including representation in Buckingham. The successful candidate will join an established base at both ends of the constituency. 

Since 1970 Milton Keynes has welcomed people from all over Britain and Ireland as well as from many other countries, most recently we have welcomed families leaving Ukraine and Hong Kong.  All have created new homes in Milton Keynes and share an aspiration to make our city one of the best in the country to live in. A guide to Milton Keynes’ largest BME communities can be found here: https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-06/Equality%20and%20diversity%20part%201%20COMMUNITIES%20updated%202024.pdf

To apply, please use the provided online links to fill out the Candidate Application Form as well as the Candidate Statement & Diversity Form.

Separately, please email the following documents to the Returning Officer:

• Election Artwork: This should be a political CV or manifesto, limited to a single side of A4 in PDF format which is maximum 2 MB in size. This document will be included in the e-ballot and posted member mailing.

Returning Officer: Alexander Clifton-Melhuish, candidates@libdems.org.uk

Applicants are responsible for ensuring their submission is confirmed as received by the Returning Officer prior to the closing time of 12 noon on 30th October 2026.

Further information regarding the Local Party can be obtained by contacting Rebecca Cave (Rebecca_Cave@outlook.com) or calling 07397 299652.

Relevant documentation:

• The selection rules are available here.