Sarah Jackson is the Lib Dem candidate for Ynys Môn.

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Sarah grew up in Liverpool but now lives in Menai Bridge. She works as an Administrator at Bangor University.

Sarah was inspired as a teenager by her MP, Shirley Williams, now Baroness Williams of Crosby, who regularly met with the local Council of Youth, which was chaired by Sarah. Mrs Williams took their concerns seriously. Sarah has been a member of the SDP and subsequently the Liberal Democrats since 1983.

A research scientist by training, Dr Jackson has a particular interest in sustainability and renewable energy and will join the many Ynys Môn residents who disagree with Theresa May’s hard Brexit.

Sarah is concerned about the consequences of a hard Brexit for the island. Leaving the single market will be incredibly damaging to Welsh agriculture, and leaving the customs union will inevitably have a negative impact on Holyhead Port.

Sarah said, “I will be campaigning and making the case that for anyone who wants to avoid a disastrous hard Brexit, keep Britain in the single market, and who wants Great Britain to remain open, tolerant and united, the only party to vote for is the Liberal Democrats.”