Ipswich Liberal Democrats have chosen Suffolk lawyer James Sandbach as their candidate for the seat in the next general election.

Mr Sandbach is already well-known in the county's political circles - he was the party's candidate in Suffolk Coastal in 2015 and 2017 and fought Central Suffolk and North Ipswich in 2019.

He was Liberal Democrat candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner in the 2021 election for that position.

Traditionally Ipswich has not been an easy target for the Lib Dems - their vote has often been squeezed in what is seen as a classic Conservative/Labour marginal.

Mr Sandbach said: “It’s great to be selected to run to represent Ipswich which is such an important hub, not just for Suffolk but for East Anglia and the region.

Council Lib Dem group leader Oliver Holmes said: “I am delighted such an experienced local politician as James has been selected as our candidate for the next general election.

"Political commentators seem to accept that the election will be in about two years time and so James will be able to shape our campaign well in advance.”