1/ I want to say thank you.
To everyone I met over the past four months, everyone who put their trust in me and gave me their vote, and all the incredible Liberal Democrat volunteers who were part of our campaign.
I wish
@alistrathern
all the best as Mid Bedfordshire's new MP.
Today is polling day!
For years, communities across Mid Bedfordshire have been taken for granted by the Conservatives. If elected, I promise to be the Lib Dem local champion that our towns and villages have long deserved.
P.S. Remember to bring your
#VoterID
to the polls! 🔶
Today I welcomed
@LibDemDaisy
&
@SarahDykeLD
to Flitwick - two women who know about winning seats from the Conservatives.
I love Bedfordshire and I'm going to fight to get our area the fair deal we deserve. I'm working hard for our community and for every vote.
Fantastic to be joined by four brilliant
@LibDems
MPs to knock doors and speak to residents today in Barton.
It is clear that the momentum is building behind our local campaign, as former Conservative and Labour voters agree that it is time for real change in Mid Bedfordshire.
I am extremely proud to be standing in this race and if elected I will fight tirelessly to give the people of Mid Bedfordshire the representation in Parliament they deserve.
🌟
#5050Parliament
shining a light on selections
🗳️ At the upcoming by-election in Mid Bedfordshire only one candidate is a woman
👉 Emma Holland Lindsay
@EmmaMidBeds
for the
@LibDems
👊 Men still outnumber women by 2:1 on most elected bodies.
👊 We need more women PPCs
Out in Silsoe this afternoon speaking to postal voters!
The momentum is with our local campaign as more and more former Conservative and Labour voters are supporting me to bring real change to Mid Bedfordshire.
Brilliant to welcome
@LaylaMoran
to Wilstead today to make the most of yet more sunshine!
On the doorsteps, it is clear many former Conservatives are going to be voting
@LibDems
this time as they are sick and tired of being taken for granted by this out of touch Government.
2/ I am immensely proud our campaign was able to give a voice to many communities who had been taken for granted for too long.
I love Bedfordshire and will keep on fighting to get a better deal for all our towns and villages as a local councillor.
Fantastic to speak at
@LibDemConf
this evening.
In four by-elections over the last two years, Liberal Democrats have shown we are the only party who can beat the Conservatives in rural, blue wall seats such as Mid Bedfordshire.
Our local campaign is aiming to be number five.
It’s neck-and neck here in Mid-Bedfordshire…. Looks like we’re in for a photo-finish!
Thank you Animal Edge for showing us around. Great to have our Rural Affairs spokesperson
@timfarron
here to come and join in the fun.
Out in Cranfield this morning delivering leaflets and speaking to residents.
Momentum is firmly with our campaign as many former Conservatives are sick and tired of being taken for granted by this Government and are ready to vote for change with the Lib Dems on October 19th.
I’ve just finished my constituent surgery in Wixams after a day knocking on doors here and in Wilstead.
The lack of a GP surgery here despite years of promises one would be built is the clear issue on the doorstep, and I wanted to share my thoughts on the subject with you:
Brilliant to be out knocking doors today in Toddington.
I had the opportunity to speak with numerous former Conservative supporters who are tired for being taken for granted and are ready to vote for change on October 19th.
After a quick trip to
@LibDemConf
, it was great to be back on the campaign trail in Toddington this afternoon!
Villages across Mid Bedfordshire like this have been taken for granted by the Conservatives for too long, and voters are ready to vote for change on October 19th.
Finishing the campaign how I started...knocking on doors and eating chocolate toothpaste (Don't worry - this isn't all for me!)
Thanks again to The Cottage Bakery in Ampthill for another supply of this Bedfordshire classic!
Lovely morning in Turvey today!
With just two days to go, every conversation is crucial. It was brilliant to find so much support for our local Lib Dem campaign after years of neglect in village just like this from the Conservatives.
Out in Ampthill today knocking doors and enjoying the market!
Special thanks to the team at The Hide for lunch, I would recommend one of their excellent paninis.. I will also be in The White Hart this evening if any local resident would like to come and have a chat!
Finishing another great day with some campaigning in Westoning and then Tingrith.
It is clear, the momentum is with the Lib Dems across Mid Bedfordshire, with voters from all sides ready to elect the local champion our towns and villages deserve this Thursday.
Out in Maulden and then Streatley this evening with some of the team!
The reception on the doors has been brilliant, with momentum building as voters now from all sides getting behind our local campaign to give Mid Bedfordshire the representation in Parliament it deserves.
Fantastic to welcome
@sarahjolney1
and
@SarahDykeLD
to campaign in Stagsden today!
The tide is clearly turning in Mid Bedfordshire with more and more support from all sides coming to our local
@LibDems
campaign to deliver true change for Mid Bedfordshire.
Spoke to
@itvanglia
today about the clear desire for change across Mid Bedfordshire.
Next Thursday, after years of Conservative neglect, voters across our towns and villages will get the chance to elect a Lib Dem local champion to give them the representation they truly deserve.
Thanks to
@RachelBentleyNB
for joining me today in Wilstead!
Looking forward to hosting a constituent surgery next door in Wixams this evening, so please do feel free to drop in and say hello!
Full details and location can be found here:
Great to welcome North Shropshire by election winner
@HelenMorganMP
and
@Jamie4North
to Houghton Conquest this morning!
Many formerly undecided voters now clearly voting for our local Lib Dem campaign to get Mid Bedfordshire the representation in Parliament it deserves.
Finishing a brilliant day with some canvassing in Gravenhurst.
Across Mid Bedfordshire, voters are sick and tired of this Conservative Government and many will be voting for the
@LibDems
this time to elect the local champion that our towns and villages deserve.
Fantastic to welcome
@EdwardJDavey
to Mid Bedfordshire today to join me in speaking to residents in Maulden.
For too long, the Conservatives have taken areas like this for granted, and I am proud to be running a local campaign to deliver the change our towns and villages need.
Starting the morning in Wixams today!
Great response on the doorstep already, voters here know that in rural seats just like this, only the Lib Dems can beat the Conservatives.
Thanks to
@munirawilson
for joining me this afternoon!
Momentum is building across Mid Bedfordshire for our
@LibDems
campaign, with voters from all parties lending us their support to elect the local champion MP that this area deserves.
Fantastic to see a
@LibDems
gain from the Conservatives just up the road in Newport Pagnell!
In rural areas like this, voters are tired of being taken for granted, and that is why I’m running a campaign to be the local champion MP that the residents of Mid Bedfordshire deserve.
Brilliant reception on the doors tonight in Lower Stondon with
@lucaschris
and the
@HitchinLibDems
.
The message is clear here in Mid Bedfordshire, the Conservatives have taken this area for granted for too long, and many voters are standing ready to back the Lib Dems this time.
It was a pleasure to be invited to join some of the Wixams Hindu community in celebrating the start of Navratri tonight.
May Maa Durga bless you all and thank you again for allowing me to join this very special evening.
#Navratri2023
#DurgaPuja2023
1/ Great to welcome
@cajardineMP
and
@SarahGreenLD
to Ampthill as I launched my pledge to improve rural bus access to health services as my first priority should I be elected to Parliament on Thursday.
Another brilliant day out in Mid Bedfordshire! This time with the fantastic
@LaylaMoran
in Clifton.
More and more people are telling me they are fed up with this Conservative government and they want an MP who will properly represent them.
Out in Upper and Lower Shelton this afternoon!
It is great to see more Lib Dem stakeboards popping up across Mid Beds with people simply sick and tired of the Conservatives. Many are now ready to vote for the
@LibDems
to elect the local champion our towns and villages deserve.
Today, I showed
@timfarron
the situation in the River Flit as a result of sewage discharges.
Local people in Mid Bedfordshire are sick and tired of this Conservative Government letting water companies pollute our rivers, and much stronger action is needed to tackle this crisis.
Former Lib Dem leader Tim Farron follows in current party leader Sir Ed Davey’s footsteps by getting in a mid beds stream (The River Flit) to highlight issue of sewage in the constituency. By election candidate Emma Holland-Lindsay also in there with him.
Out this afternoon in Elstow with the
@BedfordLibDems
,
@BedfordVann
and former local Cllr Tim Hill.
This area had fantastic local representation with Tim for nearly two decades, and if elected it would be a pleasure to continue his outstanding work.
A lovely afternoon talking to parents this afternoon and delivering our local school surveys in Meppershall.
Schools such as this are crucial in the community, and we must work together to protect them and ensure they have the resources they need.
Fantastic to welcome
@EdwardJDavey
today to Silsoe!
Special thanks to Bayley at Route 66 Barbers for managing to squeeze Ed in for a quick trim between canvassing sessions…
I am proud to be running a local campaign on the issues that matter to communities across Mid Bedfordshire who are sick and tired of being taken for granted by the Conservatives.
If you want to show your support, you can sign up for a garden poster here:
Out this afternoon in Wootton speaking to voters ahead of my advice surgery later at the community centre!
Should any resident wish to come and meet me or ask any questions tonight, the full details can be found here:
Great to be out in Stewartby this afternoon!
The many years of strong local representation by former Cllr Tim Hill is clearly remembered on the doorsteps here, with many formerly undecided voters from all sides now clearly backing the
@LibDems
to deliver the change we need.🔸
Great start to the morning out in Marston with more
@LibDems
stakeboards going up!
Lots of former Conservative and Labour voters are supporting our local campaign to give the people of Mid Bedfordshire the strong representation in Parliament they deserve.
Good to be out in Woburn Sands and Milton Bryan this morning!
This Thursday, after years of Conservatives taking them for granted, voters across Mid Beds will have the chance to elect a local Lib Dem champion to give them the representation in Parliament they truly deserve.
Great to be out speaking to more postal voters in Silsoe and Clophill today!
I also wanted to give special thanks to all of those volunteers who have joined us over last few months to support our local campaign to give the residents of Mid Beds the representation they deserve.
Thanks to the outstanding Cllr Sue Abood for joining me tonight for a constituent surgery.
Sue is a brilliant example of a local champion in standing up for Wootton and I would be proud to work closely with her should I be elected MP on October 19th.
Good start to the morning with
@robblackie
in Shillington seeing more and more Lib Dem stakeboards going up!
Across Mid Bedfordshire, voters are tired of being taken for granted by the Conservatives and know that only the
@LibDems
can beat them in rural areas just like this.
Fantastic to be joined by
@sarahjolney1
in Westoning this afternoon!
People here are ready for fresh start after years of being let down by an absent Conservative MP.
This week I will be holding two surgeries for residents to come and meet me to discuss local issues.
They will be:
- Ampthill: 5.30-7pm, Thursday 5th October
- Wixams: 5-7pm, Friday 6th October.
Should you wish to come, full details can be found here:
Great start to the day in beautiful Maulden this morning!
Great to see so many
@LibDems
stakeboards are going up, with voters across Bedfordshire ready to vote for change on October 19th!
Out campaigning in Pulloxhill this afternoon with some of our brilliant team. 🔸
The top issue on the doorstep here is of course the potential closure of the village school, and should any resident wish to contact me about the situation please do so here:
Campaigning in Chalton this afternoon with access to local health services top of the agenda on the doorstep.
For too long, many in communities like this have not had their voices heard, and if elected on Thursday I would be proud to stand up as their voice in Parliament.
1/ Access to NHS dentists is a huge issue across Bedfordshire, and it was good to be joined by Daisy Cooper MP on a visit to a local practise last week.
Every person should be able to access dental care when they need it, yet many surgeries are struggling with increasing demand.
Out campaigning in old Elstow now after the
@BBCLookEast
hustings!
Great to see so many stakeboards in an area that was represented by the brilliant local Lib Dem champion Cllr Tim Hill for many years! 🔸
Making the most of the sunshine with some campaigning in Greenfield this morning! ☀️
Great to see so much support growing for our local campaign here as voters know that only the
@LibDems
can beat the Conservatives in rural areas like this.
Sewage dumping into our streams and rivers is a key issue on the doorstep across Mid Bedfordshire.
It was therefore a pleasure to speak to James from
@RiverActionUK
at
@LibDemConf
about my campaign to tackle this pollution of our local environment.
A big thanks to
@RichardNewby3
and
@TimClementJone1
for joining me today in Mid Bedfordshire.
Momentum is building behind our campaign, with yesterday’s win next door in Newport Pagnell yet more evidence that only the
@LibDems
can beat the Conservatives in areas like this.
Thank you to
@CarolinePidgeon
and team for joining me today speaking to residents in Shefford.
It is clear many former Conservative voters feel that the Government no longer speaks for them, and are ready to vote for our
@LibDems
local campaign on October 19th.
Brilliant to welcome Helen and some of the team to Mid Bedfordshire today.
Voters from all sides are now clearly coming across to our local campaign ahead of polling day, as many know that only the Lib Dems can beat the Conservatives here.
Great to be speaking to voters in Cranfield after visiting the university this evening!
Change is being demanded on the doorstep here, with huge support for our local campaign to address the strain on local health services in the area.
Thanks to
@libdemdaisy
for joining in Woburn today to speak to local residents and business owners.
Of course, we couldn’t miss the opportunity to pop into Flootes for a quick ice cream to make the most of the warm weather…! ☀️
A strong finish to the day in Clophill joined by the brilliant
@PaulKohlerSW19
!
If you would like to come and give our campaign to elect a local champion for Mid Bedfordshire a hand, you can sign up here:
Each week, I am hosting regular advice surgeries to listen and address the concerns of residents across the towns and villages of Mid Bedfordshire.
Should any constituent wish to attend one of these, they can sign up below! ⬇️
Brilliant to have
@Wera_Hobhouse
join me today in Aspley Guise to help knock doors and deliver our local school surveys.
It is clear the tide is turning in Mid Beds, with local residents sick and tired of being taken for granted by this Conservative Government.
Come rain or shine, we’ll be out supporting the brilliant local champion for Mid Bedfordshire,
@emmamidbeds
!
It is clear that Labour have hit their peak, and constituents are telling us that they are switching from no-show Dorries to hard-working
@LibDems
🔶
Great to be out speaking to local residents and businesses in Woburn this morning.
Thank you to the team at Berchelli Boutique for showing me around, and to Flootes for their delicious sausage roll and coffee!
Thank you to
@wixamsacademy
for inviting me today to speak to students about why I am standing to be the new MP for Mid Bedfordshire.
Questions ranged from issues such as health services and bus access, to what more can be done to better engage young people in politics!
Shocked to wake up to news of a major fire at Luton Airport.
Thank you to our incredible emergency services who are working so hard to extinguish the fire and keep everyone safe.
Efforts are still ongoing to extinguish a serious fire at Luton Airport. We are continuing to protect surrounding airport infrastructure, vehicles and the Luton DART. For anyone whose travel plans may be affected, please refer to the advice being provided by London Luton Airport.
Today, I visited Parrish Farms in Chicksands.
I discussed several challenges facing the farming industry with owner, Nick, including labour shortages, rising energy costs and how we guarantee British food security.
Thanks to the NFU for organising and let’s
#backbritishfarming
!
Great to drop into September Fest in Barton this lunchtime!
Safe to say there was no shortage of things to do, and even made a new feathered friend… Wispa!
Thanks to Gia and Fantasia Events for organising.
This morning, I visited the The Need Project food bank, to hear about their work supporing struggling households across Mid Bedfordshire.
The cost of living crisis is forcing many people into food poverty, and organisations like this are so crucial in helping those most in need.
Thank you to the Toddington Methodist Church’s children’s cooking club for bringing me some much needed snacks for my constituent surgery this evening!
Safe to say, both were delicious!
Fantastic to visit The Jolly Coopers in Flitton this afternoon.
Pubs are often at the heart of our local communities, and it was good to discuss the challenges that many in the hospitality are facing as a result of the cost of living crisis with the owner, Tracey.
I had a fantastic morning at Woburn Market yesterday.
My team and I were delivering business surveys to some of the small businesses that make our area so special.
The market is on the thirs Sunday of every month, and I would highly recommend a visit if you haven’t already!
Today I visited
@CranfieldUni
to hear about their university programs and role in developing new green technologies.
It was brilliant to hear about how their growth is providing new high skilled jobs to the area, and helping bring investment into our local economy.
Another great day out delivering our local business surveys and speaking to residents in Shefford with
@ZoeFranklinLD
!
I'm hearing from more and more Labour & Conservative voters who are backing me to send this Conservative government a message. Real demand for change here.
Will be great to see
@ThomasMorrison
and
@Lisa_Smart
today!
It’s going to be another sunny weekend across Mid Bedfordshire and I look forward to seeing many of the brilliant Lib Dem team out on the doorsteps campaigning to deliver true change for our towns and villages! ☀️
A beautiful morning knocking doors in Greenfield and Pulloxhill.
Lots of former Conservative and Labour voters are lending us their support, with addressing the lack GP and dentist appointments a key issue for many local residents on the doorstep.
Tonight, I joined the Wixams Surgery Action Group meeting to hear from local residents about their continued lack of a GP surgery in Wixams.
This is a critical issue for the local community, and something I would look to address immediately should I be elected as the new MP.
Making the most of the sun today in Marston speaking to local residents and delivering our school surveys.
Luckily we had the chance to drop into Marston Beans for a quick pit stop along the way, I would thoroughly recommend it if anyone is in the area! ☀️
Thank you to the
@ClubMaulden
for welcoming me this evening as a perfect way to end a sunny Sunday of knocking doors across Mid Bedfordshire!
If anybody local would like to try something new and is interested in signing up, please do drop them a line!
Thanks to
@wendychambLD
who joined me in Harlington yesterday.
On the doorstep, we discussed several issues with residents, particularly the difficulty in trying to access GP appts locally.
Many simply felt this Conservative Government had stopped listening to them.
It was great to be at the Forest Family Fun Day in Millennium Country Park on Saturday!
I spoke to lots of fantastic small businesses and it was lovely to meet so many people from across Bedfordshire.
3/ Over many years, the Conservatives have taken Bedfordshire’s rural communities for granted, and it is long overdue that our towns and villages had a Lib Dem local champion in Parliament ready to fight their corner.
2/ For many in rural areas who don’t drive, accessing their GP or dentist can be an ordeal.
My pledge would be to introduce the Rural Healthcare Bus Bill immediately should I be chosen as the new MP, which would protect by law all rural bus routes used to access health services
2/ It was therefore important to discuss the challenges facing the sector, and what more can be done to support dental practises just like this.
We are so lucky to have brilliant NHS care, and we must ensure they are given the resources they need to continue to deliver it.