Phil Hutty

Since he was selected in January, Lib Dem candidate Phil Hutty has been talking to voters up and down the constituency. One thing is not in doubt. People are ready for a change. But what difference would having a Liberal Democrat MP make for Torridge and Tavistock?

‘Firstly’, says Phil, ‘I would be a full time MP, present in the community and working on your behalf in Parliament. I have been listening to your concerns and understand the problems you face: the cost of living, NHS waiting lists, lack of dentists, housing problems, disgust at the disregard shown for the environment by water companies and government. My priorities are your priorities, and I will work for you.’

Lib Dem policies have always been the best fit with rural communities such as ours, and the party is in the ascendant again here after holding the seat from 1997-2005. Its plans include:

• Giving everyone the right to see their GP within 7 days, or 24 hours if urgent

• Bringing down energy bills by applying a windfall tax on super-profits of fuel companies.

• Ending sewage discharges by transforming water companies into public benefit companies

• Setting meaningful and binding targets to stop the decline of the natural environment

• Increasing the farming budget to support nature-friendly farming and bring down food prices.

With over thirty years’ experience of public service in Devon as a social worker, Phil has the experience was well as the dedication to get a fair deal for Torridge and Tavistock in Parliament.