John Shaw

Liberal Democrat candidate for MP for Basingstoke Learn more

How the Lib Dems plan to save the NHS

by John Shaw on 8 May, 2017

The Liberal Democrats have announced plans to invest an extra £6 billion a year in our NHS and Social Care system. This new funding will be paid for through an immediate 1p rise on all rates of income tax. The Conservatives don’t care about the NHS or social care. 10,000 bed days were lost in hospitals […]

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Standing up for our NHS

by John Shaw on 6 May, 2017

Our NHS and care services are in crisis. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Today, the Liberal Democrats unveil our plan to save the NHS. Only the Liberal Democrats offer the real funding our NHS desperately needs.

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Thank you…and congratulations!

by John Shaw on 5 May, 2017

Thank you to everyone who supported the Lib Dems in the Hampshire County Council elections yesterday.  Together, we’re helping to #changebritainsfuture And warm congratulations to my colleague Gavin James, the newly elected Liberal Democrat County Councillor for Basingstoke South East.

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Why are elections held on Thursday?

by John Shaw on 4 May, 2017

This short BBC presentation explains all: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-hampshire-39795769/why-do-we-vote-on-thursdays

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Today we have an opportunity to vote for change in Hampshire. Please take a few minutes today to vote in the Council Council elections.

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Tomorrow is polling day in Hampshire. Only one party has been standing up for you and winning over the past year – and that is the Liberal Democrats. Use your vote!

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On the up!

by John Shaw on 3 May, 2017

It’s an exciting time to be a Liberal Democrat. The party has enjoyed a surge in membership across the country since the EU referendum last June – we now have over 100,000 members, more than ever before – and our message is resonating with the public, as our performances in the by-elections in Witney and […]

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  I’ve lived in Basingstoke for over two decades.  It’s a great place and I’m proud to call it home, but I know it could be better. I’m honoured to have been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for the constituency of Basingstoke at the General Election on 8 June 2017. I’m passionate about education, […]

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Change Britain’s Future

by John Shaw on 1 May, 2017

The General Election on Thursday 8 June is your chance to shape the direction of our country. Together, we can #ChangeBritainsFuture

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If you want to avoid a disastrous Hard Brexit. If you want to keep Britain in the Single Market. If you want a Britain that is open, tolerant and united, this is your chance. Here’s why: Only the Liberal Democrats can prevent a Conservative majority Labour won’t win any seats off the Conservatives The SNP […]

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