Highlighting 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 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…
Read MoreThe groundswell of support for Somerset Lib Dems is continuing with latest by-election win!
The Lib Dems have won a crucial by-election (on May 2nd) to restore their original majority at Somerset Council. This is a 100% record of by-election wins: 3 out of 3! Rob Reed was elected as one of our two Somerset Councillors for Mendip South, a rural seat which includes Pilton, West Pennard, Butleigh, Baltonsborough,…
Read MoreShining a light on our wonderful communities
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. Guest speakers are: Tim Pitman is our entertainment for the night. A professional singer for 30 years, principal tenor for the…
Read MoreA tiny aquatic beetle, just a few millimetres in size, may be standing in the way of Europe’s largest construction project, Hinkley Point C.
EDF is building two new nuclear reactors, the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in Britain providing zero-carbon electricity for around six million homes. Hinkley Point C could cost around £46 billion, and the delayed completion date is now reported to be 2031. But for locals, living in a nearby village, there…
Read MoreDear Claire … from Claire’s post-bag
I am a Green voter.. You’ll have my vote! 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 MoreDear Claire … from Claire’s post-bag
“I am a refugee from Afghanistan and currently work in the UK as an engineer. I am an activist and have been an elected president of University of Exeter. It’s more important then ever to elect someone like yourself within the Bridgwater constituency …” What I stand for:https://clairesully.com/3d-flip-book/claires-magazine/ Why we are the party to beat…
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