The deadline for nominations to be the next MP for Maidstone and the Weald was 4pm, and the accepted nominations have been announced by Maidstone Borough Council. Lib Dem candidate Peter Carroll is facing six other candidates in a contest widely expected to be a clear choice between the Liberal Democrats and the Conservative candidate. The nominated candidates are:
Peter Carroll (Liberal Democrats)
Gary Butler (National Front)
Helen Grant (Conservative)
Stuart Jeffrey (Green Party)
Gareth Kendall (UKIP)
Rav Seeruthun (Labour)
Heidi Simmonds (The Christian Party)
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