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Yeovil Liberal Democrats
Delivering a Fair Deal for our area
The Yeovil Constituency
It is a very exciting time for our team in Yeovil and South Somerset. Adam Dance overturned a 16,181 majority to become our MP, as team at Somerset Council is working hard to fix the mess they inherited from the Conservatives.
Paddy Ashdown
Liberal Member of Parliament for Yeovil 1983 - 1988, Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Yeovil 1988 - 2001
However, in 1983 a young, energetic Liberal wrested the seat from Conservative control for the first time in its 65 year history. That young enthusiastic MP, Paddy Ashdown, went on to hold the seat for the next 18 years, both for the Liberal Party and then the newly formed Liberal Democrats. Recognised as a hard working dedicated Member of Parliament for the Yeovil constituency, he set the bar when it came to representing the people of Yeovil.
Sadly, Paddy passed away after a short illness in December 2018.
David Laws
Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for the Yeovil Constituency 2001 to 2015
In 2001, when Paddy decided to stand down, the seat was retained for the Liberal Democrats by David Laws, who held the seat for the next 14 years. In much the same mould as Paddy, David dedicated his time and energy to standing up for Yeovil and its residents. Sadly, David lost his seat in the 2015 General Election when the Liberal Democrats were decimated across the country and he retired from politics.
But, it is on the foundations of this proud tradition of returning hard working, dedicated and committed Members for Parliament, that the Yeovil Constituency Liberal Democrats seek to return the next MP for Yeovil. To that end, we have a dedicated band of volunteers and supporters who are helping us towards achieving our aim.
If you would like to join us, support us or donate whatever you can to our campaign to return another hard working, dedicated Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, then please follow the links below.
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