Eddie Izzard To Stand In The Next General Election As Labour's Candidate For Sheffield Central MP

Eddie Izzard is set to stand during the next general election to be Sheffield Central's next Labour MP candidate after the current MP, and Paul Blomfield says he's standing down during the election.

Eddie Izzard And Her Connection With Sheffield

Over the past few years, Eddie Izzard has performed in various locations in Sheffield for her 43 marathons for Sport Relief.


Izzard also campaigned against Leadmill music venue closure and has been a known face throughout Sheffield.

She said that Sheffield has a proud history of grit and determination in overcoming adversities. She added that the fortitude and generosity of Sheffield's people made her feel welcome when she arrived in 1980.

Izzard Over Standing To Be The Next For Sheffield Central As Labour MP

Eddie Izzard said she's standing to be Sheffield Central's next Labour MP to support the city that has always supported her. She's standing to take the fight to the Tories to get Keir Starmer into Number 10.

FAQs

Q1. Is Paul Blomfield standing down in the next election?
Since 2010, Paul Blomfield has represented the Labour Candidate For the Sheffield Central MP seat and won a 27,000 majority during the last election. But, Paul Blomfield announced that he would be standing during this general election.


Q2. What is Eddie Izzard's educational background?
Eddie Izzard studied accountancy, financial management, and mathematics at the University of Sheffield but dropped out of university to start her career in comedy.