Sleaford and North Hykeham By-election

Dear Lincoln, Sleaford, and North Hykeham Liberal Democrats,

As you know, Stephen Phillips' resignation as an MP was due to irreconcilable differences with Theresa May's government on "child refugees, keeping the UK in the Single Market and the Government's reaction to the Brexit court case to name but three." 

This is our chance to show both the Tories and Labour how reasonable adults behave.

Lincolnshire had some of the highest Leave results in the UK. They're not going to elect a pro-EU candidate — but they might elect one who opposes the worst kind of Brexit. They might elect one who opposes May's totalitarian regime.

I know that Labour have so far refused to cooperate or work together in Richmond Park. This is our chance to be "the bigger man".

Together we can create a more open, inclusive, educated, engaged society, in which everyone has the tools to improve their own lives. Together we can defeat the cataclysm of Brexit — or at least a hard Brexit.

I implore you, please do not field a candidate in the Sleaford and North Hykeham by-election. The harsh reality of this constituency is that neither a LibDem candidate nor a Green one can win. Only a Labour candidate can defeat the far right.

Reject hate. Embrace openness. We don't need to agree on everything, but we must work together to bring our country back from the brink of self-imposed destruction.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely,

Shannon Clarke 

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