Gerry Ryan, Labour and Co-operative, Croydon Central

Name: Gerry Ryan

Candidate for: Croydon Central

Party: Labour and Co-operative

Votes: 16,688

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The avid Crystal Palace fan works for BT, and is an active union member.

The councillor of nine years has vowed to donate his councillor allowance to the Crystal Palace Youth Trust if elected MP.

He aims to be a strong voice for young people in the borough, putting their issues first.

He has vowed not to get involved in the sniping between the Barwell and Pelling campaigns.

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