THE Green Party is set to name Stroud county councillor Sarah Lunnon as its new parliamentary candidate.

Sarah Lunnon was the only nominee and nominations have now closed. Stroud Green Party members will be invited to vote on Friday and although there is only one candidate, an election will still be held as members could request nominations to be re-opened.

"I am very pleased to have been nominated as the Green Party's Parliamentary candidate, it's an exciting time to be a Green and to stand with those fighting austerity," said Ms Lunnon.

She is set to replace Chris Jockel after he stood down from the role earlier this month due to work commitments.