The Liberal Democrats say they are confident they will attract a number of “fed-up” Conservative voters in Lichfield and Burntwood.
Paul Ray will be representing the party when residents go to the polls on 4th July.
The party said it had already seen people switch allegiances – including Cllr Richard Henshaw who had previously been a Conservative supporter before winning a seat as a Liberal Democrat member of Lichfield District Coluncil.
The former GP said:
“For me, the Lib Dems’ stance on public services is so important – they believe in strong public services funded by a fair tax system and our leader Ed Davey is passionate about improving social care and the NHS.
“Also, sensible and radical ideas do not frighten us and we are economically responsible and honest and will not be reckless in spending money.”
Cllr Richard Henshaw
The General Election will mark the fourth time Paul Ray has stood for the party, having finished third in the last two votes and fourth in his first vote in 2015.
He said he had already met a number of Conservatives planning to switch allegiance.
“We are seeing more and more support from previous Conservative voters who are attracted by the sensible and fair policies of the Lib Dems.
“I urge Conservative voters to vote for me and the Lib Dems on 4th July – we won’t take you for granted.”
Paul Ray
Seven candidates will stand in the Lichfield constituency:
- Sir Michael Fabricant – Conservatives
- Richard Howard – Reform UK
- Pete Longman – Independent
- John Madden – Independent
- Heather McNeillis – Green Party
- Paul Ray – Liberal Democrats
- Dave Robertson – Labour
There is no way I’ll be voting for a Liberal Democrat that is likely to finish in 4th place. I’m so disaffected I’ll be voting Labour as the only realistic option to oust our current MP and would call on all Liberal Democrats to do the same if they value this country above their own party.
Paul seems like a perfectly nice person but if you don’t want the Tories, the only option here is Labour. Don’t take my word for it-
https://stopthetories.vote/parl/lichfield
Sorry Paul, you have my vote in the local election. But, this time I have to vote for the only party likely to beat Fabricant! I’m voting Labour.
Ironically on this page was an ad for Michael fabricant. Who has a good majority in a city full of voters terrified of other parties. I voted for him as a person not a party.
Vote the person I care about our place ❤️