Conservatives in Hyndburn have nominated Karen Buckley as their prospective parliamentary candidate for the General Election.

The Fylde borough councillor, 42, was selected on the first ballot after local party members heard from six approved candidates, at Oswaldtwistle Social Club.

She is a solicitor specialising in Family Law who is currently studying for a Masters Degree in Advanced Legal Practice in Matrimonial Law.

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