Welwyn Hatfield Labour parliamentary candidate Julian Vaughan has pledged to be the "voice of working people" if he is selected this weekend.

Mr Vaughan is up against Andrew Lewin, Stuart Brady and Hannah McHugh, with party members to select their candidate to challenge Grant Shapps and the Conservatives this Saturday at Welwyn Garden City's Ludwick Centre.

A train driver, Mr Vaughan wants to be the "voice of working people", telling the Welwyn Hatfield Times: "As a working train driver, I understand first-hand the lives of working people and believe I am the best choice to take on and beat Grant Shapps, a politician detached from the lives of the people he represents.

"I have a track record of working across political divides for the benefit of our communities and always adopt a pragmatic approach, rooted in Labour’s values of equality and fairness.

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"I believe our communities are enriched when we care for everyone and I always stand up for those that do not have a voice.

"I am immensely proud to be British and of the great institutions we have in this country, including our greatest achievement the NHS.

"I am also proud of the enormous contribution that migrants make to the social fabric of the UK and we should celebrate their contribution to the culture of our country, not demonise them.

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"As Welwyn Hatfield’s MP, whatever your background and whatever your political persuasion I will listen to you and treat you with dignity and respect.

"I will promote Welwyn Hatfield as an area to invest in, providing decent jobs for local people.

"I will prioritise safe homes and neighbourhoods, speedy access to health care and decent education.

"I will prioritise secure and well paid jobs, ending exploitation and low pay.

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"I want a secure future for our children, action on climate change will always guide my decision making.

"Parliament currently lacks a diverse range of life experiences. As Welwyn Hatfield’s MP, I will be a full time MP ensuring the voices of working people and their families are heard at the heart of government.

"I will work with everyone to make Welwyn Hatfield the best it can be - a place everyone is proud to call a home."