Many thanks to everyone who went out and voted in the General Election last Thursday, and thanks especially to all those who supported our local Lib Dem candidates Gerald Vernon-Jackson (Portsmouth South) and Darren Sanders (Portsmouth North).

So many people are supporting Gerald Vernon-Jackson...

Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Lib Dem Candidate for Portsmouth South:

"Yesterday's attack in London was cowardly and barbaric. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the attack and with their families. It is important that as a nation we stay united in our rejection of these evil acts, but also our rejection of the way in which these terrorists want to change our country. We have to keep doing what we always do, otherwise the terrorists win.

Portsmouth Lib Dems have decided to suspend all canvassing today as a mark of respect for the victims of last night's attacks. We will deliver leaflets today as a way of showing that British life must go on and we cannot allow these evil people to take away those things that are normal in British life."

This momentous new manifesto sets out our hopes and plans for an open, tolerant and united country. From defending our place in Europe, to protecting universal human rights, to building a greener economy, it encapsulates our positive vision for the future.

Excellent healthcare is at the heart of our vision for Britain. As a leading liberal democracy, our public services should – and can be – the envy of the world. The Lib Dems are committed to making this vision a reality.

Both Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate for Portsmouth South, and Darren Sanders, Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate for Portsmouth North, have signed the RCN’s Pledge to be a Nursing Champion ahead of the General Election on 8th June.

Both Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate for Portsmouth South, and Darren Sanders, Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate for Portsmouth North, have signed the WASPI Pledge ahead of the General Election on 8th June.

Surviving or thriving? is the title of this year's Mental Health Awareness Week.

Run by the Mental Health Foundation - this Mental Health Awareness Week, 8-14 May 2017, looks at mental health from a new angle. Instead of looking at poor mental health it's taking a look at why more of us aren't thriving with good mental health.

Gerald Vernon-Jackson and the Liberal Democrats remain committed to the ban on fox hunting.

The Liberal Democrats have announced they will invest nearly £7bn more in schools and colleges over the next parliament.

We’re thrilled to announce that the Lib Dems have hit our highest ever number of members, smashing our high watermark of 101,768 members in 1994.

In the two weeks since the general election was called, more than 14,000 new members have joined us.

Since last year’s European referendum, more than 50,000 members have joined; making nearly 70,000 since the 2015 general election.

This week, we've have announced our first election manifesto commitment; we will invest an extra £6bn a year in our NHS & Social Care system.

The Annual Fratton May Fayre in the setting of historic St. Mary's Church was buzzing. Lots of stalls and 1000s local residents. Gerald Vernon-Jackson and Portsmouth Lib Dems were out in strength chatting with local people.