If at first you don’t succeed....

The Welsh Liberal Democrats have announced that Jane Dodds will be their Montgomeryshire candidate at the Welsh Assembly elections in 2016.

Jane (pictured), who recently contested the seat in the General Election but missed out to Conservative, Glyn Davies, says her key priority is improving the state of local health services, bringing an Urgent Medical Centre to the area and halting the erosion of services at Bronglais and Shrewsbury.

“I am thrilled to have been selected to represent the Welsh Liberal Democrats as the Welsh Assembly candidate here in Montgomeryshire,” she said.

“Since the General Election, we have had over 16,000 new members across the UK join the party, and more than our fair share here in Montgomeryshire. 

“My campaign for better health services in Montgomeryshire, including the introduction of an urgent medical centre, has real momentum behind it and I will continue to carry that campaign forward. For too long local people’s views have been side-lined and ignored. I’m determined to put patients at the front and centre of our health service.

“Whether it is more money for local schools, a new Dyfi bridge, or discounted bus travel for young people - we have shown time and time again in the Assembly that a vote for the Welsh Liberal Democrats is a vote for Welsh Liberal Democrat policies put into practice. We have a record of delivery and will have a promise of more.”

Kirsty Williams, leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats said: “Jane has shown herself to be a fantastic local champion and I know every vote for her will be one for a dedicated, hard-working local AM.”