Guaranteeing GP surgeries on new developments
Liberal Democrats are clear: new housing must go hand in hand with new GPs.
14 Apr 2026
Chris Howley
Meet Chris Howley
Chris is a qualified accountant and now he works training accountants.
He lives in LS16 and was born and raised in North Leeds.
He has qualified as a pilot and Rugby League referee. In his spare time, he plays classical guitar and is an active member of a local church. He also sat on the board of Leeds Playhouse.
He was our area’s councillor between 2019 and 2023. He fought off the original Lawnswood Roundabout plan which would have seen it turned into an Amercan-style intersection.
He helped to secure funding for new play areas, defibrillators and to help local groups and organisations.
Chris' Priorities
Chris has worked in the Leeds Central and Headingley community for years and is prioritising working on...
Helping people
When Chris was a councillor, he helped huge numbers of people with their problems.
Stop the waste
Labour have wasted nearly £25 million on a local road scheme that will increase congestion.
Better public transport
Chris wants this money spent on more bus services.
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What do Chris and the Lib Dems believe
Cost of living
Our emergency plan to keep Britain moving
Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency transport package to keep Britain moving, cutting the cost of travel for people – whether by car, train or bus.
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2 Apr 2026
Health, Care & the NHS
Our plan to make Britain the safest country in the world to have a baby
We have announced a £600m rescue plan to fix maternity care, and make Britain the safest country in the world to have a baby.
26 Mar 2026