The final list of candidates nominated to stand in the Edinburgh East constituency in the UK Parliamentary Elections on May 7th has been announced.

Nominations for candidates closed earlier today (Thursday, 9 April).

The nominated candidates for Edinburgh East are listed below and the full list is on the Council website:

Edinburgh East Constituency
CORBISHLEY, Oliver John – UK Independence Party (UKIP)
GILMORE, Sheila – Scottish Labour Party
MCCOLL, Peter Andrew – Scottish Green Party
MCMORDIE, James Frederick John – Scottish Conservative and Unionist
SALEEM, Ayesha – Scottish Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
SHEPPARD, Tommy – Scottish National Party (SNP)
UTTING, Karen Jane – Scottish Liberal Democrats

Portobello Hustings, Wednesday 22 April – Your chance to question the candidates.  Portobello Town Hall, 7.30 – 9.30 pm. All welcome!

Got a question for the candidates? What local or national issues are important to you?