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Mark Hunter

Mark Hunter was a Liberal Democrats candidate in Cheadle Hulme South in the Stockport local election. They were elected with 2,852 votes.

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Mark Hunter's policies

Statement to voters

Mark Hunter was the MP for Cheadle from 2005 until 2015.

Full statement

He was also previously the Leader of Stockport Council for over three years. He will be standing for Parliament again as the Liberal Democrat candidate for this constituency.

Mark believes passionately about the importance of standing up for the local residents in his area. As an MP, Mark led a campaign to stop plans to introduce an unwanted Greater Manchester Congestion Charge, and secured backing for the next phase of the long awaited Relief Road between Manchester Airport and the A6. He also has a track record of campaigning for better services at Stepping Hill Hospital, standing up against Conservative and Labour plans to bulldoze the greenbelt, and winning fights to keep local buses on the road.

Mark worked hard in government to make our society fairer; with other Liberal Democrat MPs, he was proud to have raised the Personal Allowance and delivered a £700 tax cut for basic rate taxpayers across the country. As a result, over 100,000 people are benefiting in the Stockport Borough. As an MP, Mark held a number of senior responsibilities including being a shadow spokesperson on Home Affairs, Transport, and Foreign Affairs.

Mark lives locally in Bramhall and has two grown-up children - Robert and Francesca. He enjoys reading, following Manchester City FC and is also a longstanding member of the National Trust and supporter of Amnesty International.

This statement was last updated on May 5, 2023.

This statement was added by Mark Hunter, their team, or by a Democracy Club volunteer, based on information published by the candidate elsewhere.

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Mark Hunter's elections

Date Election Party Results Position
2023 Cheadle Hulme South: Stockport local election Liberal Democrats 2,852 votes (elected) 1st / 10 candidates
2021 Cheadle Hulme South: Stockport local election Liberal Democrats 2,888 votes (elected) 1st / 6 candidates
2017 Cheadle: UK Parliamentary general election Liberal Democrats 19,824 votes (not elected) 2nd / 3 candidates
2016 Cheadle Hulme South: Stockport local election Liberal Democrats 2,830 votes (elected) 1st / 5 candidates
2015 Cheadle: UK Parliamentary general election Liberal Democrats 16,436 votes (not elected) 2nd / 7 candidates
2010 Cheadle: UK Parliamentary general election Liberal Democrats 24,717 votes (elected) 1st / 4 candidates
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