Conservatives announce general election candidate

Linda Butler, Chairman of Rochdale Conservative Association, congratulates Mudasir Dean on his selection as Conservative Pariamentary Candidate for Rochdale.

Rochdale's Conservatives have selected their parliamentary candidate to contest the next general election.

Bolton-born Mudasir Dean will contest the Rochdale seat with current MP Paul Rowen and Labour candidate Simon Danczuk, alongside candidates representing minor parties and independents.

Mr Dean's family settled in Bolton 1923 and his grandfather ran a homeopathic surgery from Drake Street. Mr Dean graduated from Bolton University with a BA (Hons) in Business Administration before working across the region, spending 10 years in Local Government and holding the post of Business Links Diversity Policy Manager for Greater Manchester. 

He currently manages and coordinates a community cohesion project in Bury.

Mr Dean said: "It is an honour to have been selected by my party to stand as a candidate in Rochdale. It is only through the Conservative Party that we can deliver the positive changes that Rochdale needs; I am keen to tackle the real issues that matter.

“Rochdale is close to my heart; I have a history here in Rochdale and very strong ties with this wonderful town through family, friends and associates. This has enabled me to develop strong links within the local community from a young age that I am looking forward to building upon.

“Our successful campaign against Manchester’s congestion charge last year shows that the Conservatives understand the needs of the local people.

"The fact that the Conservatives finished top in this year’s European Parliament elections in Rochdale sends a strong message that we are serious about delivering positive change for Rochdale.

"I’d like to thank everybody for their support and I am thoroughly looking forward to debating the real issues that are crucial to Rochdale.”

Linda Butler, Chairman of Rochdale Conservative Association said: “I am pleased we have been able to select a candidate of the calibre of Mudasir Dean. He has been working with us for over twelve months and has already done a lot of work in the constituency.”