Harrogate MP Tom Gordon says he is 'honoured' to be unanimously reselected by Lib Dems for General Election

Party members in the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency voted to reselect Tom Gordon following his “record of delivery and a determination to build on the momentum since his General Election victory”.

At the last election in July 2024, Mr Gordon overturned a substantial Tory majority, pushing long-serving MP Andrew Jones into second place with 23,976 votes as opposed to 15,738 for his Conservative rival.

Since his election, the Lib Dem MP and his team have dealt with more than 12,000 items of constituent casework and correspondence, supporting residents on issues ranging from healthcare and housing to immigration, benefits and local services.

The last date on which the Labour Government can hold the next General Election is August 15, 2029.

Tom Gordon MP said: “It is a huge honour and privilege to be unanimously reselected by local Liberal Democrat members.

"I am incredibly grateful for their continued trust and support.

“Since being elected, I have worked hard every day to deliver on the promises we made to residents, and we are already seeing real progress.

"I will never take local members or constituents support for granted and work tirelessly to make our area an even better place to live, work and study.”

Among the key achievements Mr Gordon has highlighted in the last 18 months is his meeting with the Skills Minister to secure funding for the rebuild of Harrogate College.

During Prime Minister’s Questions, he called for an inquiry into local mental health services.

That inquiry is now underway, marking a significant step forward in addressing long-standing concerns raised by residents and healthcare campaigners.

He has also been leading the fight to hold Yorkshire Water to account over the ongoing sewage scandal and sharp price hikes facing local residents.

Mr Gordon’s reselection comes as the local Liberal Democrats continue to build on their General Election success.

In the recent Harrogate Town Council elections, the party won 15 out of 19 seats, underlining growing support across the area.