Jamie Hanley selected for Pudsey

Date: 2009-12-01

Leeds, England - A leading Leeds-based law firm today congratulated one of its partners after his successful bid for selection as a candidate in next year's general election. 

Jamie Hanley, a partner at Morrish Solicitors, was selected on Sunday night as the Labour candidate for Pudsey after a landslide win in the constituency hustings, taking 127 votes of a possible 148. 

Morrish Solicitors Senior Partner, Tim Harris, commended Hanley's legal career, saying "The firm has a proud tradition of providing quality legal services to protect the rights and interests of ordinary people.  Jamie's career as a solicitor with the firm is ideal preparation for representing Pudsey's voters in the halls of Westminster.  Jamie is the kind of lawyer who keeps his work focussed on the client's best interests, and I am confident that Pudsey's electorate will find Jamie is a tireless advocate for their interests. The entire firm congratulates Jamie on his selection, and we wish him every success in the upcoming elections."

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