THE Liberal Democrats have chosen their Parliamentary candidate for Montgomeryshire in anticipation of a general election.

At the biggest meeting of Montgomeryshire Liberal Democrats for many years, Kishan Devani has been chosen as the candidate.

Former Conservative Mr Devani joined the Liberal Democrats due the Conservatives move to the right. He is a former teacher and the son of Ugandan Asian refugees.

Speaking after the meeting in Welshpool Town Hall Mr Devani said: "I am delighted and honoured that Montgomeryshire Lib Dem members have placed their trust in me.

"I am determined that we will bring Montgomeryshire home to its liberal roots. There is no longer a place in the Conservatives for compassionate, moderate people who do not share the hard-right Conservative obsession with the UK crashing out of the European Union with no deal. A destructive move that will do huge damage to rural communities like Montgomeryshire."

Richard Church, the Chair of Montgomeryshire Liberal Democrats added: "Kishan will bring huge energy and enthusiasm to the campaign. After Jane Dodds fantastic win in Brecon and Radnorshire just a month ago we will be targeting Montgomeryshire to bring it back to the Liberal Democrats."