BACK EASTBOURNE – BACK LLOYD, statement, Stephen Lloyd, 15 July 2016
I’d like to flag to all my FaceBook followers that I have decided to re-stand as your MP in the forthcoming general election, whenever that may come!
Since the general election result fourteen months ago I’ve been touched by the almost constant words of support and encouragement from people across Eastbourne and on my FaceBook page, urging me to stand again as your representative. For which many, many thanks.
I’ve continued to be as involved locally as I have always been. From helping organise our splendid Sunshine Carnival to actively supporting numerous other community initiatives such as the recent fantastic 24hr Cancer Relay fundraiser – and many more. I’ve been with you every step of the way.
It’s always a pleasure for me to work alongside other’s as we strive to make a difference for good in Eastbourne. I love it. It’s why I care so much about our town.
It’s genuine sense of community married to our shared values are what in my view make Eastbourne just that little bit special.
I was enormously privileged to serve as your MP and if, when the next general election is called, I am re-elected people know that I will always put Eastbourne above party politics.
It’s what I stand for, it’s who I am and it’s what I did before.
Make no mistake the next few years are going to be very challenging both for us and the country for a multitude of reasons, but I believe I’ve the necessary experience, commitment and vision to ensure Eastbourne comes through stronger and better than ever.
To beat the local Conservatives though I do need your support, so will you join in my campaign to be your MP again?
If you want to help please share my post, sign up below or message me on FB:
By pulling together I am convinced we can do it. Between us we will make the positive difference it takes to win for our town.
Thx folks. Onwards and upwards…..
Stephen Lloyd was the Liberal Democrat MP for Eastbourne from 2010 to 2015. Following his defeat on 7 May 2015 by Conservative candidate Caroline Ansell, he announced he would retire from politics. He said he “never had as much fun as being MP for Eastbourne and Willingdon”. During his campaign in the 2015 Election. a theme emerged on posters, “Everyone knows someone who has been helped by Stephen”. He lost his seat by 733 votes.
