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Dec 2023
Labour designates Harrogate and Knaresborough 'non-battleground' seat
The Labour Party has designated Harrogate and Knaresborough as a “non-battleground” seat at the next election.
The party published a list online of 211 seats which it considers to be non-target constituencies.
Among them is Harrogate and Knaresborough, as well Skipton and Ripon, both of which are currently held by Conservative MPs.
Local Liberal Democrats have claimed the move means the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency will be a “two horse race” at the next election.
Tom Gordon, Lib Dem parliamentary candidate for Harrogate and Knaresborough, said:
The Stray Ferret has approached the Harrogate and Knaresborough Labour Party, which has yet to name a parliamentary candidate, for comment.
It comes as speculation over the date of the next general election has increased amid continued infighting in government.
Andrew Jones, Conservative MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has been selected to fight the seat for the Tories again.
He is aiming for a fifth straight election win in the constituency at the next election.
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