Asit Sodha, our Liberal Democrat candidate polled 240 votes in Thursdays delayed North Evington by-election from a field of 9 candidates in the Leicester East constituency ward. The final tally placed the Liberal Democrats in 4th place in the ward election. The Labour Party candidate won
Compared to 2016, the Liberal Democrat share of the vote for the position of Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire and Rutland increased by 3% within the Unitary Authority of Leicester after the first round count after Thursdays poll.
Dr James Moore and Asit Sodha are the two Liberal Democrat's up for election on Thursday May 6th. Asit Sodha is our candidate in North Evington for the vacant Leicester City Council seat. Dr James Moore is our candidate across the City, County and Rutland as the Liberal Democrat candidate for the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.