THE General Election campaign in Redditch has started in earnest as candidates get out and about to win the hearts and minds of voters before they go to the polls on June 7.

Closing date for nominations is May 22 but so far the Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Green parties have all announced candidates. The four are profiled below.

It is a busy time for political parties as candidates for the Worcestershire County Council elections are also preparing to do battle.