Ed Davey: Somerton and Frome by-election a chance to send Sunak a message on NHS and cost of living

EMBARGO: 00.01 THURSDAY 20 JULY

Commenting ahead of the Somerton and Frome by-election today (Thursday 20 July), Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:

“Today voters across Somerton and Frome have a chance to send a clear message to the Conservatives that they have failed our country on the NHS, the cost of living crisis and protecting our rural communities.

“Every vote for Sarah Dyke, our brilliant Liberal Democrat candidate, is a vote for a local champion who will put Somerset first and hold these Conservatives to account.

“It’s clear this by-election is a two horse race between the Liberal Democrats and an out of touch Conservative party. 

“If the Liberal Democrats succeed in overturning this massive 19,000 Conservative majority, it will show voters in Somerset are fed up with being taken for granted by Rishi Sunak and his failing government.”

ENDS