Wow - what a result. We now have 72 Liberal Democrat MPs in the new parliament. All credit to Sir Ed Davey in introducing a sense of fun linked to serious policies including the NHS and social care, the cost of living, and sewage. These issues are important locally and I hope that the Labour government will address them. Time will tell.
This result could not have been achieved without your help and support. I would like to thank Jo Slimin, my agent, who went well beyond the call of duty. As a non-target seat, members also supported constituencies around us such as North East Hampshire and Eastleigh where we won, and Romsey and Southampton North where we came close.
At a local level the timing of the election and the new boundaries did not suit us well. Despite this our vote held up well and gives us a good base to continue to build on.
Thanks again for your efforts.
Luigi
Lib Dem Local Parties
Both Basingstoke and Deane and Test Valley Local Parties have active, supportive and experienced members across the constituency.
Most of the constituency is covered by branches which form an important part of the campaigning network.