Labour has picked its candidate for the upcoming general election in North Shropshire.

The North Shropshire Constituency Labour Party have announced that Natalie Rowley has been selected as their Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for the election on July 4.

Ms Rowley is a Parish Councillor in St Martins and says she has worked to improve broadband speeds, highlight the road safety issues for children travelling to school and support of the youth centre.

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She works as a health care worker, and volunteers to help coach girls' football. She said her background allows her to understand the local community.

“I’m incredibly proud to be selected to represent The Labour Party in North Shropshire, and excited to be out campaigning during this general election,” said Ms Rowley.

“There is real momentum behind Labour and a widespread feeling that a change of government is needed.

“I grew up on a council estate, experiencing many of the struggles that people still face today. I know how bad policies and legislation can impact our lives.

"This tough start in life has given me the skills and the drive to fight for our communities here, and to be an experienced voice at the heart of policy making.”

Ms Rowley has said she will be focusing on issues such as heath, childcare and local public transport.

She added: “I know from speaking to residents in Oswestry, Whitchurch and Market Drayton that nothing works as it should anymore from childcare, dental care and hospital waiting lists to buses and rail travel.

“Since the 2010 Conservative/Lib Dem coalition we’ve had 14 years of decline, where families are really struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. They want a change of government, with the Labour Party the only party who can deliver a plan to sort out the mess that the country is in.”