The Hastings & Rye constituency was represented by the local party's General Election agent, Rev Paul Hunt, at Westminster Abbey, for the memorial service of Lord Paddy Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon, which took place on Tuesday.
On Saturday, local Liberal Democrats enjoyed a sunny afternoon in the famous garden of Rye & Winchelsea councillor Howard Norton. The event had been planned as a celebration of the successes of Cllr Norton and Cllr Andrew Mier (Southern Rother) earlier in May. Due to national events, the garden party also became a pre-General Election rally, raising over £1000 for local party coffers. Speaking after the event Cllr Norton said, 'It was good to be able to say thank you properly to our teams of helpers. But it was also good to hear from our parliamentary candidate about plans for the General Election.' Liberal Democrat candidate for MP in Hastings & Rye, Nick Perry, said, 'I am extremely proud of the work that Howard and Andrew are doing as part of the all-new Rother District Council: making it more responsive to the needs of local people. 'We have had a fantastic afternoon, and I am very grateful for the generous financial support people have given. 'Things are very different on the doorstep now
Following Saturday's cross-party call for her to resign (over the gagging of Parliament, and her about-turn on Brexit), local Liberal Democrats have welcomed Amber Rudd's resignation from the Cabinet and the Conservative benches.
Hastings & Rye Liberal Democrats make a public offer of co-operation to the Green Party, ahead of the 2020 Borough elections
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