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11 Jan 2025
Chesterfield Liberal Democrats
Working hard for you all year round, not just at election times
Welcome to the Liberal Democrats in Chesterfield, if you are interested in finding more about the party nationally or locally please get in touch.
THE GENERAL ELECTION
July 4th
The General Election is on Thursday July 4th. We need all the help we can get from members and supporters to deliver leaflets, canvas and help with admin. Please contact Tom Snowdon on 07704 720 329.
We are particularly looking for sites for poster and stakeboards, so if you have a suitable spot at home or work then please call Tom or email Maggie at maggie.kellman@chesterfieldlibdems.org.uk we look forward to hearing from you.
We will be posting updates here and emailing members and supporters so please keep an eye out for these.
If you are able to donate any money for the campaign please use the donate button at the top of this page, any amount will be gratefully received.
Ian Barfield –our Candidate for the General Election
Politically, Ian is driven by a strong belief in individual freedom. Individual freedom from government interference, and from society’s prejudices. He is a strong advocate for environmental issues and green causes generally. His other political interests concern what is increasingly being called neuro diversity, which covers a range of medical conditions, together with topics affecting the care sector and education.
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