A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
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by Ed Davey
19 Nov 2025
George Sykes
Candidate for Leeds South
Meet George Sykes
George lives in LS12 and has lived in Leeds for the past 6 years. He came to the city for University and stayed here after graduating.
He got involved with the Liberal Democrats whilst campaigning for safer streets for Reclaim the Night Leeds.
In his spare time George goes climbing and helps run a charity that supports children in India secure a lifelong career in music.
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