East Sheen Councillor Julia Cambridge has been honoured with the Patsy Calton Award for her work in mentoring and supporting women towards elected office. This is a prestigious national award, named after Patsy Calton the former Lib Dem MP for Cheadle, a remarkable woman who battled breast cancer during her time in politics. (see libdemwomen.org.uk)

The award was presented in Brighton at the Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference. Donna Harris, Chair of Liberal Democrat Women, introduced the award and spoke of Julia’s tireless work through her role as Vice Chair of the Campaign for Gender Balance.

Julia regards this work as important, helping to promote diversity and gender balance. “We know that supporting women works, they achieve more, stay the course and build resilience”, she says.

20 September 2024