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Meet the 85-year-old standing for Parliament

March 26, 2015 13:21
Doris Osen is aiming for a seat at Westminster

ByMarcus Dysch, Marcus Dysch

2 min read

At her stage of life, Doris Osen could be expected to take things easy, spend time with her grandchildren, and enjoy her retirement.

But fresh from celebrating her 85th birthday on Monday she is preparing for a new challenge - as a candidate in the general election.

Thought to be the country's oldest prospective MP, Mrs Osen is campaigning as an independent on a platform of reducing the national deficit and promoting the concerns of younger people.

And with 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, as well as 27 years' experience as a teacher in Redbridge, Essex, she is an expert on the concerns of the young.