Kensington & Chelsea helps re-elect Sarah Ludford MEP

3.23.00pm BST (GMT +0100) Tue 9th Jun 2009

Sarah Ludford

Kensington & Chelsea Liberal Democrats have congratulated Sarah Ludford on her re-election as Lib Dem Member of the European Parliament for London.

Sarah said: I am very proud of the way we stuck to our message that only engagement in Europe will deliver the practical benefits our citizens need, such as boosting jobs, catching criminals and tackling climate change. Liberal Democrats are a party united in our values and goals, as shown by our long-standing championing of parliamentary and political reform once dismissed as unfashionable. Our persistent commitment to a fair and just society and world in which power is dispersed and accountable, cooperation and people cross borders and the planet and the poor are cared for will bring us increasing recognition and credit.

"I believe there is every reason to redouble my efforts, along with other Liberal Democrats, in my work on human rights, equality and social justice. We will need this effort more than ever in the face of an illiberal and unfair government at home and a swing to the right, including the racist and fascist right, across Europe."

Kensington & Chelsea Liberal Democrats would like to express our thanks to everyone locally who supported the party and we greatly look forward to welcoming Sarah back to the Borough soon, as she continues to work on behalf of London's interests.