The Opposition Democratic Labour Party (DLP) confirmed on Sunday that longtime member Michael Lashley will not contest the St Philip North constituency in the next general election.
At a branch meeting held at the Alexandra School in St Peter, the DLP named attorney-at-law Simon Clarke—a Bayfield native and newcomer to the political ring—as its candidate for the seat.
Clarke was one of six additional candidates added to the party’s slate for the upcoming election, which is constitutionally due in 2027.
These new political hopefuls join the 15 candidates previously announced in January. They are:
Jason Phillips for St Peter
Paul Gibson for St James Central
David Walrond for St George North
Malissa Howard for Christ Church West Central
Ensley Grainger for St Michael East
Simon Clarke for St Philip North
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