George Sykes

Candidate for Leeds South

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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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