The East Worthing and Shoreham Conservative Association chose Leila Williams as their local Conservative Parliamentary candidate in the 2024 General Election.
Commenting on her selection, Leila said:
“I am delighted to have been selected as the Conservative party candidate for the area in which I have lived and worked for many years”.
“I am a local mother of two with 15 years NHS service, currently working in Worthing and Southlands hospitals”.
“I am passionate about getting a better deal for working parents and developing affordable housing solutions for those looking to rent or buy. I also intend to use my extensive NHS experience to improve access to doctors and dentists as know these are really key issues in our local area”
Key facts about Leila Williams:
- Succeeded Tim Loughton as Conservative candidate who has held seat for 27 years
- Former Adur District Councillor for Hillside ward
- Former Association Chairman for East Worthing and Shoreham Conservatives
- Currently Deputy Divisional Director of Operations for University Sussex Hospitals NHS FT
- Started working in the NHS 2008 and have held roles operationally and strategically in mental health, commissioning, and acute care
- Aged 40 with 2 children aged 17 and 3
- Born and educated in Brighton
- Crohn’s disease sufferer since the age of 12
- Enjoys running marathons