With Will Stone having been elected as the MP for Swindon North, he has chosen to step down as the Councillor for Rodbourne Cheney.  The Labour Party has selected Meural Cardoso as the candidate for the upcoming by-election.  Meural says:

“I am inspired to stand as the Labour candidate for Rodbourne Cheney because I believe in the power of community-driven change. As a young, committed, and hands-on individual, I’m not just here for election season—I’ll be out there all year round, actively engaging with residents and working alongside with them to bring about much-needed change.

For me, politics is about building a brighter future and moving forward together as one community. My goal is to collaborate with fellow councillors and connect with the younger generation, tapping into fresh ideas to build a better Swindon for everyone. Together, we can create a community that thrives on unity, innovation and progress.”