George Sykes

Candidate for Leeds South

George attending Leeds Pride with the Lib Dems
George standing at a podium

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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Home Affairs

Improving Access To Justice

Years of Conservative cuts have hollowed out the legal aid system, leaving millions without access to timely legal advice. Our new policy will legal aid a guaranteed right, ensure no one is left without help.

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22 Sep 2025
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International Affairs

Protecting the Rights of Hong Kongers

Hong Kongers living in the UK, and across the world, face an increasingly robust and alarming campaign of transnational repression from Beijing. Our new policy will protect pro-democracy activists and ensure this intimidation has no place in the UK.

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22 Sep 2025
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