The Mid Dorset and North Poole Liberal Democrats are an organisation that work tirelessly for their local community. Branching across Poole, Purbeck and East Dorset, your Lib Dem Councillors were elected because of their commitment to their local communities.
Vikki Slade has been reselected to contest Mid Dorset and North Poole at the next general election, securing the backing of local party members on Saturday, September 26.
Elected in 2024 with a majority of 1,352, she has asked 493 written parliamentary questions in just 26 months, compared with her predecessor’s 159 over nine years, and helped her office team resolve more than 15,000 cases for local residents.
Vikki Slade MP said:
“It’s a huge privilege to have been reselected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Mid Dorset and North Poole. Cost of living, equality and pride in our community are my absolute priorities and I look forward to continuing to fight for Dorset.”
“I’m really proud of the record of action that we have achieved, from tackling flooding on the Bakers Arms roundabout, to fundraising to protect Upton Heath, to championing Special Educational Needs in Parliament.”
“It can feel like the fight is a long way off but the truth is, a general election could be called any day now and we need to be prepared to defend our community from the likes of Reform.”
In Dorset alone, millions of pounds have reportedly gone unspent or been removed from a supposedly ringfenced dentistry budget, while patients face worsening access to care, reduced urgent appointments, and growing waiting lists. With funding failing to reach frontline dental services despite increasing need, urgent action is needed to ensure that money allocated for NHS dentistry is spent only on dentistry.
Vikki Slade MP has launched a national campaign calling on the Government to require every school in England to appoint a dedicated Young Carers Champion. Backed by a public petition, the campaign would ensure every school has a trained staff member responsible for identifying and supporting young carers, many of whom remain unidentified despite taking on significant caring responsibilities. With schools facing increased pressure to support young carers following changes to the Ofsted inspection framework, campaigners say support still varies widely. The petition aims to ensure young carers are identified earlier and can access support both inside and outside the classroom.
Join us for a fun night of quiz questions, food and laughter! Teams of up to 6, or come along and join others. Prizes and raffles to be won!
Enjoy chilli, with a vegetarian option available, plus delicious desserts and a bar on the night. Please let us know of any dietary requirements. Come along, have some fun and test your knowledge!
----
Friday 20th November
Time: 7 PM - 10 PM
Location: Broadstone Liberal Hall, 14 York Rd, Broadstone, BH18 8ET
£15 per ticket - General Admission
£10 per ticket - Young Liberal
----
If you aren't able to come but still would like to contribute to the event and local party, donations are more than welcome!
Questions/Notify us about your dietary requirements by emailing: office@mdnplibdems.org
Vikki Slade MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole hosted a free public screening of The People's Emergency Briefing at Broadstone Liberal Hall on Friday evening, followed by a facilitated community discussion.
The MP challenged Ofcom's handling of GB News and its oversight of Royal Mail’s poor service, warning that the regulator is becoming increasingly ineffective as Parliament hands it ever greater responsibilities.
The Dorset MP is calling for urgent support for farming, after the shambolic rollout of the Sustainable Farming Incentive meant many were left without vital funds.
Ed Davey's speech to Energy UK's Annual Conference
The UK’s press regulator has never fined a newspaper. The Liberal Democrats say that has to change.
Ed Davey's Leaders' Speech to Autumn Conference Speech 2026
