Paul Kennedy selected as candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner
Paul Kennedy has been selected by Surrey Liberal Democrats as their candidate for the Police and Crime Commissioner election on 5 May.
Thank you to all who voted for her, and for the army of volunteers who put so much effort in.
The work starts now.
You can watch her gracious acceptance speech via this link.
Paul Kennedy has been selected by Surrey Liberal Democrats as their candidate for the Police and Crime Commissioner election on 5 May.
To be held at the Station Pub (formerly the Stoneleigh Inn), The Broadway, Stoneleigh KT17 2JA
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