Residents across Eastleigh have been casting their votes to elect their new councillors. One third of seats were up for grabs across 14 wards. The Liberal Democrats have won 13 of them while the 14th seat is represented by an independent councillor. The new make-up of Eastleigh Borough Council is 34 Liberal Democrats, four Independents and one Conservative cont…
Liz Jarvis ‘extremely concerned’ over plans to close Winchester A&E
A prospective MP has said she is “hugely concerned” that proposals to close the A&E department in Winchester could have a knock-on impact in Southampton and Eastleigh. Read more
Southern Water bosses paid pay-outs of nearly £600,000
The Lib Dem parliamentary candidate For Eastleigh, Liz Jarvis, said: “Our local waterways are being pumped full of raw disgusting sewage, all whilst the water firm hand themselves insulting pay-outs. “The whole thing stinks. These salaries and perks have reached eye-watering levels, yet Conservative Ministers refuse to act.” (read more)
Southern Water: MP wants urgent debate over loss of water
Liz Jarvis, Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Eastleigh, called for the company’s licence to be revoked. She said: “This is the second incident in two months where residents in Eastleigh have been left without a water supply and it’s simply not good enough. “Before Christmas thousands of households were left without water for days. “The…
Eastleigh Liberal Democrats accuse the Conservative party of a “stitch up”
Eastleigh Liberal Democrats have accused the Conservative party of a “stitch up” after Rishi Sunak was appointed by Conservative MPs as Prime Minister without the public being given say. The Liberal Democrats have tabled a Bill in Parliament calling for an election by December 1. Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Eastleigh, Liz Jarvis, said: “This Conservative Party stitch-up…
Eastleigh Lib Dems call on Tory MP to oppose “shambolic” budget
EASTLEIGH’S Lib Dem parliamentary candidate has called on the town’s Conservative MP to oppose the Government’s “shambolic” budget. Lib Dem parliamentary contender, Liz Jarvis, called Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget announcement last Friday a “reckless gamble” and urged Paul Holmes, the MP for Eastleigh, to oppose the government’s plans. Ms Jarvis said: “Paul Holmes should listen to the…
Eastleigh Lib Dems demand more support for small businesses
Lib Dems in Eastleigh have demanded the Government offer more support to hundreds of small local businesses in the area who are facing soaring energy bills. Proposals by the party would include grants of up to £50,000 to help small businesses cope, giving them a lifeline to keep their doors open. Under the package, businesses would be…
‘Cost of living emergency’ declared by Eastleigh Borough Council
A BOROUGH council has declared a cost of living emergency and demanded that Government takes action to tackle the crisis. Eastleigh Borough Council took the decision at a recent cabinet meeting and requested that Government takes measures to reduce pressure on households cont)
Eastleigh Borough Council calls on the Government to tackle the Cost of Living Emergency
We all recognise that for far too many people life isn’t working as it should, and I was grateful that the motion I brought forward declaring a Cost of Living Emergency in Eastleigh was carried by the Cabinet of Eastleigh Borough Council, with the Chief Executive of the Council writing to the Chancellor and the…
“Everyone deserves security and freedom, and fewer sleepless nights”
This is an article Liz wrote for The Independent During the last financial crisis, all opportunities seemed to vanish overnight. And without a safety net things can look very bleak indeed. Every time more job losses are announced during this crisis I think of all the people behind the headlines, the lives affected, and the…
Liz for Eastleigh 