Kim Leyland-Walker to stand as Liberal Democrat candidate for Goldsmid by-election

The Brighton and Hove Liberal Democrats are pleased to introduce Kim Leyland-Walker to be their candidate for the upcoming by election in Goldsmid. Kim has lived in Hove for nearly 11 years, with her wife, after growing up in West London.  She loves everything about our wonderful city.

Kim, who now works in the insurance industry, is not university educated but started her working life at 16 working in care homes.  She then worked for a civil aviation and construction company for 12 years.

Kim says, “I understand what it is like to work your socks off just to survive. I know that the cost of living is at the forefront of everyone’s minds, and I can understand the sense of unfairness when we pay so much in taxes and feel we don't get the service we should.

“I am a volunteer with the Brighton & Hove Tidy Up Team and enjoy rolling up my sleeves and getting stuck in to helping look after our beautiful city the way it deserves to be looked after. I am a great believer in the saying "be the change you want to see.

“I like to think I am not like 'any other politician'. I know that the one thing that really destroys our faith in our democracy is when promises are made and broken. So, I won't be promising that I can fix all your problems overnight, but I do say that I will be available to listen to your issues and be your voice on the council to ensure your concerns are heard and acted upon.”

Kim joined the Liberal Democrats because she knows they are the party to get things done, and she promises to represent you, with hard work, honesty and integrity.