The deadline has now passed for general election candidates to declare their nomination to stand, with the official line-up for Welwyn Hatfield now confirmed.

Candidates intending to stand for election as an MP had until 4pm today hand in their papers ahead of constituents going to the polls on July 4.

Conservative candidate and Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps is standing for re-election having held the seat 2005.

Labour's candidate is Andrew Lewin, while the Liberal Democrats have put forward John Munro.

The Green Party candidate will be Sarah Butcher, with Jack Aaron standing for Reform UK.

Welwyn Hatfield general election 2024 candidates

  • Grant Shapps - Conservatives
  • Andrew Lewin - Labour
  • John Munro - Liberal Democrats
  • Sarah Butcher - Green Party
  • Jack Aaron - Reform UK