Rosie Mitchell
 Rosie Mitchell      (politician, trade unionist) | |
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| Born | 1987 |
| Alma mater | University of Aberdeen |
| Party | Independent Socialist |
Rosie Mitchell is the Independent Socialist candidate in the 2023 Somerton and Frome by-election which takes place on 20 July 2023.[1]
She has been a train conductor with GWR since August 2018 and is a member of the RMT union.[2]
Rosie Mitchell is an ex-Labour Party member (2016-2020).
Prospectus
Funding
Rosie Mitchell started a GoFundMe page:
- I’m Rosie and I am standing as an Independent Socialist in the upcoming by-election. This fundraiser started out to cover the deposit to stand independently, after funding that in under 24 hours (thanks to your generosity and solidarity) we are now trying to push our campaign to reach as many people as possible.
- Any further donations will be used for printing election materials - leaflets, posters, etc. So we can share our message with the electorate and push real socialist policy to the wider community.
- Your support is hugely appreciated by myself and the wonderful team making this campaign possible. We are many! ❤️[3]
Endorsement
On 10 July 2023, Rosie Mitchell tweeted:
- "I had the immense privilege to meet the wonderful @KenLoachSixteen yesterday afternoon.
- "He took the time to sit with us and impart some wisdom and advice. A true gentleman, what an honour to have him endorse this campaign." ❤️ #VoteRosie #RosieForSomertonAndFrome[4]
Previous incumbent
On 17 June 2023, David Warburton announced his intention to resign to the Mail on Sunday, citing his feeling that the parliamentary harassment watchdog denied him a fair hearing over claims he harassed two women. He admitted to taking cocaine after drinking whisky with a third woman. Warburton formally resigned from Parliament on 19 June 2023.
The by-election is the third facing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak following the resignations of Boris Johnson and Nigel Adams in the previous week. It is part of a group of by-elections in July 2023.[5]
References
- ↑ Vote Rosie - an independent candidate for an independent Somerton and Frome"
- ↑ "Rosie Mitchell on Linkedin"
- ↑ "Independent Socialist for Somerton and Frome"
- ↑ "What an honour to have Ken Loach endorse this campaign"
- ↑ "Rishi Sunak facing by-election triple threat as new vote announced to replace David Warburton"
