Liberal Democrat leader visits Glastonbury as part of election campaign

By Laura Linham 12th Jun 2024

General Election 2024

General Election 2024 by Laura Linham 12th Jun 2024

Glastonbury And Somerton Candidate Sarah Dyke With Lib Dem Leader Sir Ed Davey In The Shadow Of Glastonbury Tor. CREDIT: Daniel Mumby.

Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, visited Glastonbury yesterday afternoon (June 11), marking the latest high-profile politician to come to the area as part of the general election campaign.

During his visit, Sir Ed enjoyed a bicycle ride around the base of Glastonbury Tor. He also shared an ice cream with Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat candidate for the Glastonbury and Somerton constituency.

The pair also bet a pint of Somerset cider on who would win a larger majority in the upcoming election.

The full list of candidates standing in the Glastonbury and Somerton constituency is:

Tom Carter (Reform UK)
Jon Cousins (Green Party)
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat)
Hal Hooberman (Labour)
Faye Purbrick (Conservative)

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