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…
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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…
Eastleigh Borough Council Election Results 2022
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…
“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…
DEBATE: Should business rates be scrapped and replaced with a land tax, as the Lib Dems suggest?
Should business rates be scrapped and replaced with a land tax, as the Lib Dems suggest? Liz Jarvis, writer, editor, and Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Southampton Itchen, says YES. Nearly a million businesses in the UK have closed in the past three years. Businesses, especially small firms unable to bear the brunt of Brexit…
DEBATE: Is it worrying that the report on Russian interference has not yet been published?
Should we be concerned that the government’s report into Russian interference has not yet been released? Liz Jarvis, a writer and a Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate in Southampton Itchen, says YES. In just over four weeks, voters will go to the polls without knowing whether or not they can trust the Conservatives on the issue…
The Conservatives are not the party of law and order
From City AM Liz Jarvis, a writer and a Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate, says NO. How ludicrous for the Conservatives to pretend to be the party of law and order. Not only did the Supreme Court find Boris Johnson’s suspension of parliament unlawful, but this is the party that cut thousands of police. Since 2015,…
Liz for Eastleigh 