Sebastian Moore serves as the SDP’s North West Chair and after spending many years working abroad moved back to the UK in 2022 and made Manchester his home.

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He previously stood as the party’s candidate in Manchester Central at the 2024 General Election. He has worked in education, volunteers at Burnage food bank and has been instrumental in building the SDP’s presence across the region

Sebastian Moore said:

“I’m standing in this by-election to set out a positive vision for our area and our country. If we want to rebuild Britain, we have to start in places like Gorton and Denton: improving housing, strengthening social cohesion, and creating meaningful work, with communities empowered to drive the change that’s needed. I’m proud to be standing in the city I now call home.”

SDP Leader William Clouston said:

“Sebastian has been tireless in building our party across the North West. He understands the concerns of working people in constituencies like Gorton & Denton – on housing, on jobs, on the cost of living. He provides a serious alternative.”