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About UsChichester Liberal Democrats seek to promote liberal values and pursue the development of a fair, free and open society in which no one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity.
We are committed to campaigning on behalf of all local residents in the Chichester Constituency. We have representatives at all levels of local government across the Chichester area, with Liberal Democrats fighting for liberal values on West Sussex County Council, Chichester District Council and Chichester City Council. |
ROGATE By-ELECTION - 12th April 2018
Congratulations to Dr Kate O'Kelly who won the Rogate By-Election. Kate now represents Rogate Ward at Chichester District Council and the Midhurst Division at West Sussex County Council.
The seat was previously held by Gillian Keagan, now the Conservative MP for Chichester. This win is even more remarkable as the Liberal Democrats vote share went from 0% last time to 56%. Dr Kate O’Kelly polled more votes than the other three candidates combined.
Kate said, ‘This is a fantastic result not only for the Liberal Democrats but also for the people of Rogate and the surrounding villages. They felt abandoned when their previous councillor was elected as an MP and stopped attending Parish and District Council meetings. It is a strong message to the Conservatives that they cannot be complacent and treat their constituents with such disregard.’
The seat was previously held by Gillian Keagan, now the Conservative MP for Chichester. This win is even more remarkable as the Liberal Democrats vote share went from 0% last time to 56%. Dr Kate O’Kelly polled more votes than the other three candidates combined.
Kate said, ‘This is a fantastic result not only for the Liberal Democrats but also for the people of Rogate and the surrounding villages. They felt abandoned when their previous councillor was elected as an MP and stopped attending Parish and District Council meetings. It is a strong message to the Conservatives that they cannot be complacent and treat their constituents with such disregard.’
Who We Are |
The Liberal Democrats exist to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community, and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity. We champion the freedom, dignity and well-being of individuals, we acknowledge and respect their right to freedom of conscience and their right to develop their talents to the full. We aim to disperse power, to foster diversity and to nurture creativity. We believe that the role of the state is to enable all citizens to attain these ideals, to contribute fully to their communities and to take part in the decisions which affect their lives. National Party Website
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Our History |
Chichester has a long history of liberalism, with the preceding Liberal Party having strong local foundations for hundreds of years prior to the SDP-Liberal merger in 1988. Chichester City Council had a majority Liberal Democrat presence for decades until 2015. We have also been a significant force on the local District Council since it was formed in 1974.
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Our VISION |
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