Hello, I'm Manuela Perteghella.
I am campaigning to be your Liberal Democrat MP in Stratford-on-Avon.
Why am I standing?
I’m standing because I want to give our great constituency the representation it truly deserves, and end more than a century of Conservative MPs here in Stratford-on-Avon. Together we can change the political narrative.
So many people have been telling me they want a fresh start for our area after years of controversy, disappointment and a failure to speak up for, and to represent, all residents and businesses in this constituency.
I'm standing because, like you, I don't want to be represented by a Conservative MP in Westminster for a minute longer.
We need MPs who understand the challenges people are facing, and will speak up, especially for those who live in our constituency.
We’ve been let down by Conservative self-interest and a government that has barely functioned in the last couple of years.
Stratford-on-Avon deserves a local champion and not an MP mired in controversy.
I want to restore trust in politics, after years of scandals and sleaze.
Only I can beat the Conservatives in Stratford-on-Avon.
A Liberal Democrat voice in parliament means standing up for our residents and local businesses and representing our communities with passion and fairness.
Why I can win
Never has there been a better opportunity of electing a Liberal Democrat MP for Stratford-on-Avon. Local people are beginning to see why voting for me will ensure real change.
These are hugely exciting times for our constituency In May 2023, the people of Stratford on Avon District returned a Liberal Democrat Council with a large majority after an historic victory showing that we are the only challengers to the Conservatives.
My team and I have been speaking to thousands of people around the constituency.
Again and again, we are hearing from Conservative voters who are disillusioned with our MP and have lost confidence in this government and now want change.
The incumbent is deeply unpopular in Stratford-on-Avon and his voter base is disappearing.
I will fight tooth and nail to win Stratford-on-Avon for the Liberal Democrats this year and with your help we will make history at the next General Election.
With your help, I want to raise £10,000 to support my campaign.
Elections are expensive and that's why I am fundraising. We read every day about the massive donations given to the Conservatives. The Liberal Democrats do not receive donations like this.
Our constituency has nearly 75,000 voters in 42,000 houses - that's a lot of doors to knock on!
We want to ensure we reach as many people as possible.
With your donations, we will be able to:
❖ Coordinate teams of brilliant volunteers.
❖ Drive home our message of change with our campaign literature.
❖ Build a solid digital campaign to reach all voters, particularly younger and disenfranchised voters.
❖ Fund our HQ office in Stratford-on-Avon.
❖ Fund the campaign team working hard in the background to help get me elected as your next MP.
More about me
I am immensely proud to fight for the seat of Stratford-on-Avon, the place and community where my family and I live.
I'm a local campaigner and a District Councillor. I have a professional background in higher education and the arts, having worked as a university lecturer for many years. More recently, I have been a producer and curator of community arts projects. My expertise in both fields is reflected in my community engagement.
I have been a school governor, parish councillor and trustee of a local scout group and am a co-director of a social enterprise supporting local artists.
With your help, we can change our politics. Please donate what you can to help my campaign, Thank you.
Please Note.
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Published and promoted by Paul Boatright-Greene on behalf of Manuela Perteghella, Liberal Democrats, 55 Ely Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6LN