Lib Dems 'ready to change political landscape' in Kenilworth in general election

By James Smith

30th Jan 2024 | Local News

Jenny Wilkinson (right) with Lord ‘Dick’ Newby (left) surrounded by campaign supporters (image supplied)
Jenny Wilkinson (right) with Lord ‘Dick’ Newby (left) surrounded by campaign supporters (image supplied)

Kenilworth's Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate says she is "fighting to get a fresh start" for the constituency ahead of the upcoming general election.

Jenny Wilkinson kicked off her campaign to take the Kenilworth and Southam seat this year in front of a packed hall of supporters at Barford in Warwickshire.

A Midlands-born accountant, whose career has been focused on tackling fraud and corruption, she told the audience the Conservative government is causing so much damage to the country and communities, that they must be replaced.

After success in Shropshire, Buckinghamshire and Devon, Ms Wilkinson outlined how the South Warwickshire constituency is joining the list of Lib Dem targets in the English shires.

And she pointed to last year's local election results where the Lib Dems took 31 per cent of votes cast, saying they have the Conservatives - who took 38 per cent - "firmly in their sights".

"We are ready to change the political landscape in South Warwickshire," she said. 

"I will be an MP who genuinely cares for, listens to, and stands up for the constituency; who fights for our local health service; who protects our environment and cleans up our rivers; who tackles rising food prices and energy bills; and who ensures we have the infrastructure we need for our growing communities."

Ms Wilkinson was supported by Lord 'Dick' Newby, leader of the Lib Dem Group in the House of Lords and currently leading the production of the Party's General Election manifesto.

He praised the Kenilworth and Southam candidate for her energy and commitment to help the residents of Kenilworth and Southam "overcome the failure" of the current government.

Ms Wilkinson told her supporters that in Kenilworth and Southam it is a clear choice between the Lib Dems and the Conservatives: 

"After finishing second in the last general election, the Lib Dems closed the gap in last year's local elections, taking control in Stratford district, winning more seats in Warwick district, and then, in December, we secured a stunning win in the Dunsmore by-election," she added.

"Liberal Democrats are the only serious challengers to the Conservatives."

     

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