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Budget: Paul Hartshorn South Leicestershire’s Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson slams “out of touch” plans to hike energy bills

Budget: Paul Hartshorn South Leicestershire’s Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson slams “out of touch” plans to hike energy bills Responding to the Spring Budget today, South Leicestershire Liberal Democrats have condemned the Government’s plans to increase energy bills as “so out of touch they might as well be on a different planet.” It comes as Jeremy … Read moreBudget: Paul Hartshorn South Leicestershire’s Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson slams “out of touch” plans to hike energy bills

Government urged to scrap hospital parking fees as new figures reveal hospitals in Leicester charged families £1,596,07 last year

Government urged to scrap hospital parking fees as new figures reveal hospitals in Leicester charged families £1,596,07 last year Patients and visitors in Leicester shelled out £1,596,07 in hospital car parking fees last year (2021/22), new NHS figures have revealed. South Leicestershire Liberal Democrats called the fees a “tax on the sick” and urged the … Read moreGovernment urged to scrap hospital parking fees as new figures reveal hospitals in Leicester charged families £1,596,07 last year

Responding to Liz Truss’s resignation as Prime Minister, Liberal Democrat candidate for South Leicestershire Paul Hartshorn said:

Responding to Liz Truss’s resignation as Prime Minister, Liberal Democrat candidate for South Leicestershire Paul Hartshorn said: “Boris Johnson failed our country and Liz Truss trashed our economy.“People in South Leicestershire deserve better than this incompetent and chaotic government, which has sent mortgages spiralling while our NHS services are stretched to breaking point.“The Conservative party … Read moreResponding to Liz Truss’s resignation as Prime Minister, Liberal Democrat candidate for South Leicestershire Paul Hartshorn said:

Paul Hartshorn, to be the Prospective Parliamentary candidate for South Leicestershire.

South Leicestershire Liberal Democrats are delighted to announce that they have selected local campaigner, Paul Hartshorn, to be the Prospective Parliamentary candidate for South Leicestershire. Born in South Leicestershire Paul has lived in the constituency all his life.  He is a successful businessman in Blaby who started his technical consulting business thirteen years ago in … Read morePaul Hartshorn, to be the Prospective Parliamentary candidate for South Leicestershire.

Partygate fines: Recall Parliament for a vote of no confidence. 

Partygate fines: Recall Parliament for a vote of no confidence The Liberal Democrats are calling for Parliament to be recalled immediately so MPs can hold a vote of no confidence in Boris Johnson as Prime Minister, following the revelation that both he and Rishi Sunak are to be fined over lockdown-breaking parties at Number 10.  … Read morePartygate fines: Recall Parliament for a vote of no confidence. 

Paul Hartshorn, Parliamentary Spokesperson for South Leicestershire Liberal Democrats and District Councillor for Blaby South has written an open letter calling on South Leicestershire’s MP to outline what support is available to local schools and pupils during public examinations this summer whilst Covid rates are high and on the increase, and when free testing is not available for school staff nor for students.

Paul Hartshorn, Parliamentary Spokesperson for South Leicestershire Liberal Democrats and District Councillor for Blaby South has written an open letter calling on South Leicestershire’s MP to outline what support is available to local schools and pupils during public examinations this summer whilst Covid rates are high and on the increase, and when free testing is … Read morePaul Hartshorn, Parliamentary Spokesperson for South Leicestershire Liberal Democrats and District Councillor for Blaby South has written an open letter calling on South Leicestershire’s MP to outline what support is available to local schools and pupils during public examinations this summer whilst Covid rates are high and on the increase, and when free testing is not available for school staff nor for students.

South Lib Dems Leicestershire’s Parliamentary Spokesperson Paul Hartshorn attends Menphys Charity Event

South Leicestershire’s Parliamentary Spokesperson Paul Hartshorn attends Menphys Charity Event Last night Paul Hartshorn had the pleasure of attending the Menphys Sports Club’s ‘Evening With Harry Wells’ event in South Wigston.  Menphys is a great local charity supporting differently-abled children, young people and their families with adapted places and events.  They do very valuable work … Read moreSouth Lib Dems Leicestershire’s Parliamentary Spokesperson Paul Hartshorn attends Menphys Charity Event

South Leicestershire Lib Dems Announce New Diversity Officer.

South Leicestershire Lib Dems Announce New Diversity Officer. South Leicestershire Liberal Democrats are pleased to announce that Callistus Fonjong is their newly appointed Diversity Officer  Callistus is originally from Cameroon and has lived in Leicester for 16 years. He holds a BA degree in Business Management and a Master’s degree in Construction Project Management. During … Read moreSouth Leicestershire Lib Dems Announce New Diversity Officer.

Spring Statement: Families across South Leicestershire to pay the price for Chancellor’s failure

 Spring Statement: Families across South Leicestershire to pay the price for Chancellor’s failure The Liberal Democrats have slammed the Spring Statement as a “massive missed opportunity” to help families in South Leicestershire. The party has called for the standard rate of VAT to be reduced from 20% to 17.5% for one year. It comes after … Read moreSpring Statement: Families across South Leicestershire to pay the price for Chancellor’s failure