This in from Nicholas Belfitt. Ed
Leaders of local Isle of Wight Liberal Democrat party have welcomed the news of a national surge in support for the Liberal Democrats. People have been joining the Liberal Democrats at the rate of one a minute since the referendum result was declared.
Well over 10,000 people have signed up to the Liberal Democrats – and its rising according to central party reports. This includes many on Isle of Wight where there is grave concern over the panic that has followed the result.
Liberal Democrats voted to Remain, but respect the result of the referendum, and those who voted to Leave. The party’s concern now is what happens next.
“People have been let down”
Nicholas Belfitt, Vice-chair of the Liberal Democrats, added:
“People have been let down. The Conservative Party admits it has no post-Brexit plan. George Osborne says it is not his responsibility, and the Brexiteers are already fighting among themselves.
“The Conservatives have put a bomb under the British economy – destroying forever their reputation for economic competence – but are more interested in fighting a leadership election than sorting out their mess. Labour, meanwhile, has embarked on a civil war.
“At this time of national crisis, only the Liberal Democrats are focused first on how we should stabilise the economy, then on how to improve training, housing and schools to restore some faith in politics and improve people’s lives. We happy to see the rise in support, especially from what seems to be politically engaged younger voters.”
Local workshop
The Local party will be holding a local workshop on being a part of local politics. Its being held on the 9th July at the Broadway Centre Sandown 2pm to 4pm and is open to the public.
The workshop is being led by Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Vice Chair of South Central Region Lib Dems, and the Isle of Wight Lib Dems will hope it increase participation in local politics.
More can be found on IW Lib Dem Website.
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