Could the 'blue wall' fall?
The Story16 Juni 2024

Could the 'blue wall' fall?

Surrey has always been a bastion of support for the Conservatives but this election the Liberal Democrats believe they stand a chance of taking some of the truest of blue seats. So, what’s changed? We visit Guildford to find out.

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Guest: Anne Milton, Conservative MP for Guildford 2005 - 2019.

Host: Manveen Rana.


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The candidates standing in Guildford are –


  • Angela Richardson - Conservative.
  • Sarah Gillinson - Labour.
  • Zoe Franklin - Liberal Democrat.
  • Dennis Saunders - Reform UK.
  • Sam Peters - Green.
  • John Morris - The Peace Party.

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