Former soldier chosen as Lib Dem candidate for Wiltshire seat

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 17:29 · Archive

The Liberal Democrats have selected former soldier Edward Marsh as their candidate for East Wiltshire, held by Reform UK's Danny Kruger.

Edward Marsh, a former soldier who grew up in the constituency, has been unveiled as the Liberal Democrats' prospective parliamentary candidate for East Wiltshire following Conservative MP Danny Kruger's defection to Reform UK in September 2025.

Kruger was elected for the Conservatives at the 2024 General Election but switched to Reform UK four months later, prompting both the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives to begin selecting candidates to contest the seat at the next General Election.

Marsh served in the military before moving into a career in data and analytics at S&P. The Liberal Democrats said his background had given him experience in areas including national security, economic resilience and technological innovation. He also runs a community volunteer organisation and works as a school governor, with the party highlighting his interest in social mobility.

East Wiltshire is a largely rural constituency stretching between Swindon and Salisbury, taking in towns including Marlborough, Pewsey, Tidworth, Ludgershall and Amesbury. It also covers parts of the Swindon Borough Council area, including Wroughton, Wichelstowe and part of the Chiseldon and Lawn ward.

The Conservatives have yet to select their candidate. East Wiltshire Conservative Association has launched its selection process, with members due to make the final choice at a hustings and vote on 29 November.

How it is being reported

• Former soldier enters battle for Reform MP's Wiltshire seatA former soldier is entering the political battle for East Wiltshire after being chosen to fight the seat for the Liberal Democrats at the next General Election.Swindon Advertiser · 13 Nov, 16:35
• Former soldier enters battle for Reform MP's Wiltshire seatA former soldier is entering the political battle for East Wiltshire after being chosen to fight the seat for the Liberal Democrats at the next General Election.Gazette & Herald · 13 Nov, 16:35
• Former soldier enters battle for Reform MP's Wiltshire seatA former soldier is entering the political battle for East Wiltshire after being chosen to fight the seat for the Liberal Democrats at the next General Election.Wiltshire Times · 13 Nov, 16:35

In this story: Edward Marsh · Danny Kruger · Liberal Democrats · Conservative Party · Reform UK · East Wiltshire · Wiltshire · S&P

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