The Labour Party has announced that Joe Emmett is its official prospective parliamentary candidate for the South Herefordshire constituency in the forthcoming election on July 4.

Mr Emmett, a dedicated local teacher and community leader, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the area. He has been an influential figure in the county through both his professional and volunteer efforts.

As a teacher, Mr Emmett has inspired countless students and significantly contributed to the local education system. His leadership extends beyond the classroom with initiatives like the ‘Good Apples’ project, which identifies and celebrates Herefordshire individuals who make extraordinary contributions to their community. Recently, Mr Emmett demonstrated his commitment to environmental issues by running the entire length of the River Wye. This journey was aimed at raisin awareness about the environmental challenges facing the river, emphasising the need for greater protection and sustainable practices to preserve one of Herefordshire’s most cherished natural resources.

As a specialist leader in education, Mr Emmett has focused on tackling violence against women and girls in both his teaching role and again beyond the classroom.

Mr Bennett is also an assistant football coach at Belmont Wanderers in the South Wye area for his younger son and is excited about the new facilities being built there. And he still plays football in the Veterans League himself.