Snap election is chance for Guildford voters to stop a hard Brexit

People in Guildford should vote for the Liberal Democrats to prevent a hard Brexit and protect the local economy, the party's local candidate has said today.

The Prime Minister today called a snap General Election to be held on the 8th June.

The Liberal Democrats are standing on a clear platform to prevent a hard Brexit by staying in the Single Market, and to give the British people the final say on the Brexit deal through a referendum.

Zöe Franklin, Liberal Democrat candidate for Guildford commented:

"This election is a huge opportunity for voters in Guildford to change the direction of our country and prevent a disastrous hard Brexit. Last year people in Guildford voted decisively to remain in the EU, and certainly did not vote for the extreme form of Brexit that Theresa May has imposed on us after being backed by Labour.

But this isn't just about Brexit. Right now our social care system is collapsing because of government policies, the NHS is on the brink and our schools face average budget cuts of £300 per pupil. While the government is cutting taxes for big businesses it is taking an axe to our social safety net for the poorest and most vulnerable in our society.

"As the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate I know that the Liberal Democrats can deliver a fairer more positive future for everyone in Guildford. I am also committed to the Liberal Democrats' opposition to a hard Brexit and it is a responsibility I take very seriously.

"I'm calling on everyone who shares our vision of an open, tolerant and united Britain to join the Liberal Democrats in the fight ahead."