LGBT+
Liberal Democrats

Chair: Gareth Lewis Shelton

Vice Chair: Stephen Lambert

Stephen is a gay man currently living in Rutland, after spending the last 10 years in Birmingham. He is in his fifth year of studying Philosophy, politics and economics at the Open University.

Stephen has worked in the hospitality industry for over 10 years and played a part in organising numerous events within the Birmingham LGBT+ community. He has also helped organise local campaigns such as "No TERFs on our turf".

Outside of politics he enjoys running, reading and spending time with his dog Peanut & Tortoise El Gato.

Secretary: Andy Hinton

Andy is a bisexual man living in Wandsworth in south London. He was born in Leeds, and grew up mostly in Shrewsbury. He works in theatre sound, so is accustomed to the idea that he is doing a good job if most people don't know he's there at all.

He joined the Liberal Democrats under Charles Kennedy, on the basis of a belief that sitting waiting for politics to engage with you never got anybody anywhere, and having concluded on an assessment of the main parties that it was the closest one to him. He's not yet shifted in either of those beliefs, so the Lib Dems are stuck with him for the time being.

Treasurer: Vacant

Membership Secretary: Jasmine Joséphine Sakura-Rose

Jasmine Joséphine (Jaz) lives in the Valleys and has recently finished studying sign language at college. She was born in Brecon and now lives just outside Nelson.

Jaz studied Geology, Geophysics, and Archaeology at Durham University and then studied and train in law under the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives after moving back to the Valleys.

Jaz is a passionate campaigner for better healthcare and services for LGBTQ+ people, as well campaigning on GRA reform and trans rights.

Charley Hasted

Em Dean

Fraser Graham

George Rice

Jennie Rigg

Jennie is a cis bisexual polyamorous woman. She is a candidate assessor for the party, co-host of Glee Club (when there isn't a pandemic on), and the former chair of this organisation. She once resigned from the party on a point of principle: the principle hasn't changed, but the make up of the party has.

She lives in Yorkshire with her dogs, her son, and sundry partners. She is fond of science fiction, cocktails, and beards of all kinds.

Lucy Tonge

Natasha Chapman