Matthew Klesel
The Liberal Democrats have selected a candidate to fight the Braintree seat in May’s General Election.
Matthew Klesel, of Chelmsford, formerly worked for the Lib Dem MPs Julian Huppert and Sir Alan Beith.
He previously represented the party in the 2013 Essex County Council elections for the Stock division.
The 24-year-old currently works as a public affairs manager at the Advertising Association.
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