Campaigns
Your Voice, Your Vote – Somerset – How will the parties deal with immigration? – BBC Somerset
Your Voice, Your Vote – Somerset – How will the parties deal with immigration? My full response (the recording was edited down by the BBC): Immigration numbers are eye-wateringly high, so I understand the concern from our local residents. The Conservatives promised to bring down immigration, but they have woefully failed. 97% of immigration is,…
Read MoreBeautiful moonlight walk to save Pawlett Hams
Last night I was once again with the Pawlett Hams Action Group and local residents for a lovely moonlight walk. Being out in nature, in this wonderful area, is very rewarding. We learnt how to use a nature recording app, ate cake and talked about a local ghost story, which I really hope is true! Pawlett Hams…
Read MoreClaire Sully reveals plans for Road Safety and Transport Infrastructure Forum in Bridgwater constituency to deliver network projects
Claire Sully, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate, has launched her plan to establish a Road Safety and Transport Infrastructure Forum (RSTIF) in the new Bridgwater constituency in order to meet the transport needs of residents across Bridgwater, Burnham, Highbridge, North Petherton and surrounding villages. Bridgwater and its surrounding towns and villages will, in the coming…
Read MoreClaire’s Campaign Week!
A busy campaign week for Claire and the Liberal Democrats!
Read MoreFree personal care for elderly and disabled at heart of Lib Dem manifesto for a brighter future
Claire Sully: Lib Dem manifesto is one to be proud of
Read MoreClaire Sully demands kinder politics after huge spike in hate crime
On the eve of Pride Month, Claire Sully says there’s no place for hate after figures revealed hate crime in Avon and Somerset has soared in the last seven years. The Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate is calling for a new, kinder politics at this general election and beyond, asserting that politicians have a responsibility in…
Read MorePoliticians need to talk more about food banks – says Lib Dem MP Candidate Claire Sully
Claire Sully, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for the new Bridgwater, Burnham and Highbridge constituency, has made it a priority to talk about food banks. Claire visited Bridgwater’s Foodbank in Mount Street Bay Centre, where demand for services has increased by 250% since its foundation in 2013, as more and more residents and families become…
Read MoreClaire Sully Supporting Bus Users – as they demand a better service from bus company
The Burnham and Highbridge monthly bus user group have told First Bus they need to urgently improve their service. Users of the bus network in Burnham and Highbridge voiced their concerns with the service, providing valuable interaction with operator First Bus Group as well as the local town council, Somerset Council, a Prospective Parliamentary Candidate…
Read MoreCampaigners “Run the Hams” in fight to save wildlife and ancient farmland near Bridgwater
A group dedicated to preserving their local landscape have joined together to “Run the Hams” for the second time this year (May 5th) in order to raise awareness of the proposed salt marsh creation by EDF. This followed a sell out “Rock the Hams” music event at Pawlett Pavilion at the end of April. Save…
Read MoreClaire’s mission to support Somerset cancer treatment fundraising
Claire Sully, MP candidate for the new Bridgwater constituency, has made it one of her missions to support fundraising for cancer treatments for Somerset residents. A chance meeting with a local charity fundraiser showed Claire how important access to local care is for cancer sufferers. Claire met Gail Wills, a fundraiser for cancer charity S.U.R.E., when she…
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