Reform UK candidate in Sheffield by-election revealed
“We in Reform are sure that we’ve picked the right man for the job”
Residents in Southey are set to head to polling booths on August 27 after local independent councillor Gareth Slater resigned on July 1.
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In the recent May 7 local elections, Reform’s Yvonne Sykes won a seat in the ward.
Now, Paul Jakeman is hoping to repeat that success as he steps up as the party’s candidate this time around.
Councillor John Booker, Reform’s deputy leader on Sheffield City Council, said: “Paul Jakeman is a hard-working family man and we in Reform are sure that we’ve picked the right man for the job of taking on other political parties in Southey ward.
“Paul is a Sheffield man with a background in the building industry.”
Paul described himself and his family as “strong supporters” of grass-roots football clubs, local schools and men’s mental health charities, believing “strong communities are built by people who care for one another.”
The other major parties have yet to announce their candidates.
John Hesketh, local Reform’s leader, added that Paul was “an excellent fit” for the Southey contest.
“[He] emphasised to me that Southey really needs more and better housing for local residents and he pledged to campaign for housing improvements in Southey,” coun Hesketh continued.
“We like Paul’s commitment to community activities and we’re hoping to build on our election success in Southey in May’s council elections.”