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Joe Joseph is a British veteran, local politician and shepherd. He was selected as the Labour and Co-operative Party candidate for the new Wells and Mendip Hills constituency in the 2024 General Election.
Joe Joseph | |
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| Member of the St Cuthbert Out Parish Council | |
| Assumed office June 2022 [1] | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Labour and Co-operative Party |
| Residence(s) | Glastonbury, Somerset [2] |
| Website | www |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch/service |  Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1979–2004 |
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Battles/wars | Falklands War Iraq War (2003) |
Early life and career
editJoseph, originally from Sussex, served in the Royal Air Force (RAF) from 1979 to 2004, reaching the rank of Squadron Leader. His military service includes participation in the Falklands War and the Iraq War.[2]
After his military career, Joseph focused on agriculture and environmental education, breeding sheep and providing environmental training since 2004. He also lectured on countryside and environmental management.[3]
Politics
editJoseph has been a councillor for the St Cuthbert Out Parish Council since June 2022, representing the West Ward. His political work focuses on advocating for rural communities and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.[4]
In May 2024, Joseph was announced as the Labour and Co-operative candidate for the newly formed Wells and Mendip Hills constituency.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Cllr Joe Joseph". St Cuthbert Out Parish Council. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Joe Joseph selected as Labour candidate for new Wells constituency covering local villages". Burnham-on-Sea.com. May 30, 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ Grover, Jamie (May 28, 2024). "Somerset shepherd announced as Labour candidate for Wells and Mendip Hills". Somerset County Gazette. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ Linham, Laura (May 29, 2024). "Joe Joseph selected as Labour candidate for new Wells and Mendip Hills constituency". Wells Nub News. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ Grover, Jamie (May 28, 2024). "Somerset shepherd announced as Labour candidate for Wells and Mendip Hills". Yahoo News. Retrieved 4 June 2024.