Workington Labour candidate announced

Sue Hayman has been chosen as the Labour Party’s candidate for Workington at the upcoming General Election.

She is currently Cumbria County Councillor for Howgate and has previously worked for Cumbria-based Copper Consultancy, and in social services.

She will be looking to succeed Sir Tony Cunningham who is retiring after 14 years of service.

She joins Rozila Kana of the Conservative Party, Phill Roberts of the Liberal Democrats, Jill Perry of the Green party, and Mark Jenkinson of UKIP in the fight for the Workington seat.