I’m an economist, I’ve run an award winning small business, and above all I’m a mum who cares passionately about community and making a difference. I want to listen to your views and to be your voice in Westminster, so that together we can continue to make Chester South and Eddisbury an even better place to live and work.
I’ve visited businesses, farms, community groups, and charities across our community, and I’ve spoken to hundreds of people to hear about the issues that matter most to you. I care passionately about our area, this is where my husband was brought up and where I spent my formative teenage years. There is so much we can do to help, support, build and champion our community, and I am committed to working tirelessly to deliver for you.
Below is a bit more information about me:
Aphra Brandreth is an Entrepreneur, Economist, Conservative Activist and Podcaster. She is the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Chester South & Eddisbury, and Honorary Vice President of the Conservative Women’s Organisation.
Education
Aphra studied Economics at University College London and has a Masters degree in Environmental Economics where she graduated top of her year.
Business
Having worked as an Economic Adviser for the Government in the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for 10 years. Aphra then went on to set up a successful veterinary business with her husband Ian. Together they founded and grew a successful family run group of veterinary clinics. They have recently embarked on a new venture with a veterinary clinic which opened its doors in 2022.
Politics
Aphra is the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Chester South and Eddisbury, she says "It is a huge honour to be the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Chester South and Eddisbury. I spent much of my teenage years in Chester, and my husband was brought up in Cuddington, so this is a very special part of the country for me and my family, and I am proud to represent the Conservative Party in this wonderful community."
Aphra is an honorary Vice President of the Conservative Women’s Organisation. She is passionate about supporting more women on their political journey.
A former Conservative Councillor and deputy leader of the Conservative Group on Richmond Council from 2018 to 2022.
Aphra is an active campaigner for the Conservative party. She has been involved in politics since being a ‘junior member’ of her father’s campaign team up in Chester over 20 years ago.
Podcast & Public Speaking
Aphra currently presents the Commonwealth Poetry Podcast, going on a virtual journey to all 56 Commonwealth countries to discover more about each country through its poetry. The podcast has had thousands of downloads in over 77 countries.
Aphra regularly speaks at Conservative Associations as well as conferences and events.
Family Life
Living close to Tarporley in the centre of the constituency, Aphra is married with three teenage children. Her husband was brought up in Cuddington and went to school locally.