Kathryn Penny
candidate in the 2026 Calverley and Farsley by-election
Kathryn Penny is a British politician and the Labour and Co-operative Party candidate in the Calverley and Farsley by-election to Leeds City Council on 22 October 2026. The by-election was called after the Labour councillor Peter Carlill resigned, and seven candidates were nominated.
Background
In a candidate statement published by West Leeds Dispatch, Penny says she has lived in the community for over 11 years, works as an educator and is not a career politician. Her priorities include better council services, green spaces and tree planting, road safety and opportunities for young people.
Elections
Penny stood for the Labour and Co-operative Party in Calverley and Farsley at the Leeds City Council election on 7 May 2026. She received 2,313 votes and finished second to the Conservative Andrew Carter, who received 3,102.
Other candidates
The other candidates are Bob Buxton (Yorkshire Party), Amanda Carter (Conservative Party), Craig Gabbitas (Reform UK), Daisy Gilpin (Green Party), Bradley Holmes (Restore Britain) and Stuart McLeod (Liberal Democrats).
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