Claire 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 MoreDear Claire … from Claire’s post-bag
“It is wonderful to hear some good, common sense views and to know that you value Integrity, as that is something we have lost in politics”. What I stand for:https://clairesully.com/3d-flip-book/claires-magazine/ Why we are the party to beat the Conservatives in the new Bridgwater, Burnham and Highbridge constituency:https://clairesully.com/claire-sully-the-lib-dems-can…/
Read MoreClaire Sully & the Lib Dems can win here, we can turn Bridgwater & Burnham orange!
We have a genuine chance of making history at this general election, and claiming the new seat of Bridgwater for the Liberal Democrats. Here are a few reasons why we have such optimism, and every offer of help will get us one step closer to achieving this. The Liberal Democrats are the main challengers to…
Read MoreWe must maintain a clean and healthy environment for the generations to come.
Over the bank holiday I enjoyed a magical 4 mile walk in and around Bawdrip (a village 4 miles from Bridgwater). I joined the local community for Rogation Sunday to “beat the bounds”. This is an old tradition where local people walk their village boundaries together. It started off sunny, then we had rain, followed…
Read MoreHighlighting vital mental health grassroots organisations as part of bid to become Bridgwater and Burnham MP.
Claire Sully hosted a second successful “Shine a light” evening at Fiddington Village Hall on May 23rd. Shine a light on … is an event to highlight the local area and our wonderful communities hosted by Claire Sully, MP candidate for the new Bridgwater, Burnham and Highbridge (and surrounding areas) constituency. First speaker Wendy spoke…
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 MoreLiberal Democrat Somerset surge continues
May’s local elections have cemented the Liberal Democrat’s position as the strongest challengers in Somerset, following a resounding Somerset Council by-election success and running the Conservatives closest among votes cast in Somerset for the election of the Avon & Somerset Police & Crime commissioner. The Liberal Democrats, who hold a strong majority on Somerset Council,…
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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