Prospective Macclesfield MP takes up shop in the town

A man who wants to be Macclesfield's next MP has promoted his campaign on the high street. 

Tim Roca, the Labour candidate in the next General Election, has temporarily rented out a retail unit on Mill Street, to promote his campaign. 

It follows the unit's inactivity for the past six months. (Image - Macclesfield Nub News)

He has opted to advertise his campaign on 36 Mill Street, last occupied by independent clothes shop The Wardrobe before the moved just around the corner to Queen Victoria Street in November. 

The unit is next to another empty shop, and is just opposite the street from The Hub (the long vacant former M&S unit). 

Tim Roca was contacted by Macclesfield Nub News for comment, about his temporary occupation of this unit. 

As of last year, the retail unit was on the market for a rent of £25,000 per annum. (Image - Macclesfield Nub News)

"For the first time the polls show there is a real chance of beating the Conservatives here in Macclesfield," he said.

"With our campaign ramping up and more volunteers joining us all the time, we now need a base in the town centre. 

"I'm proud to be from the Macclesfield area and if given the privilege to represent my home, I will bang the drum for our communities, rebuilding our public services and tackling the climate emergency."

The campaign could occupy the office as an MP Surgery, if they win. (Image - Tim Roca MP)

"The Labour office is an indication that we are serious about winning here in Macclesfield and delivering for our communities."

Of course, should they not win the election, scheduled to take place no later than January 2025, it would not be used as a future MP surgery.

Tim Roca is one of seven potential candidates at the next UK General Election in Macclesfield.

The unit pictured last week. (Image - Macclesfield Nub News)

The next general election in Macclesfield is believed to see a record seven candidates

Aside Tim, they are: Conservatives (David Rutley MP), Green Party (Amanda Iremonger), the Liberal Democrats (Neil Christian), and the Social Democratic Party (Dickie Fletcher). Chris Wellavize is standing as an Independent.

Meanwhile, the Reform Party will also be running, with the candidate likely to be Stephen Broadhurst. But Macclesfield Nub News is still seeking final confirmation on this.

See Also: Four Facts about General Elections in Macclesfield