Farnham Herald

As we gathered this Remembrance Sunday to honour those who gave their lives for our freedom, I was reminded of a recent visit to the Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing in Ypres, Belgium, one of the world’s most moving and significant war memorials. Designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield and unveiled in 1927, the Menin […]

We are striving to clear up the enormous mess left by the Conservatives and build the fair, free and open society we all believe in. Doing what liberalism is all about, which is putting real power in people’s hands and holding the already powerful properly to account. That is how we can deliver for our

At the heart of any compassionate society is how we treat those who care for our most vulnerable, writes Khalil Yousuf, former Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Farnham and Bordon. Yet in Britain today, many carers, both paid and unpaid, feel undervalued, overworked, and underpaid. Most suffer in silence. I know from conversations I have had with many that,

Khalil Yousuf, the former Lib-Dem Prospective MP for Farnham & Bordon., said: “The Conservatives have overseen years of neglect in our transport network – cutting vital maintenance budgets, delaying essential repairs, and allowing our roads to deteriorate to dangerous levels. “In Hampshire, only a third of potholes are being repaired. Last year, I worked alongside

The Government’s decision to postpone county council elections robs millions of voters in Surrey and Hampshire of their fundamental right to choose their representatives, eroding public trust in the very institutions that claim to serve them. County council elections are held every four years and serve as a vital mechanism for public accountability. Elections give

A political row has erupted after local Liberal Democrats accused Farnham and Bordon’s Tory MP Greg Stafford of not supporting proposals to assist unpaid carers. This week, Khalil Yousuf, the Lib-Dem spokesperson for the constituency, criticised Mr Stafford for not backing a parliamentary motion aimed at increasing support for carers.    Read more on >

They gathered in their dozens on the steps outside The Shed on a surprisingly dry Saturday morning, ready to put their best foot forward for charity. And sure enough, the man upstairs got one of the biggest cheers ahead of a charity walk which has raised more than £70,000 for good causes in less than

Liberal Democrat spokesperson Khalil Yousuf, who came second to Mr Stafford in the battle for FaB, urged Mr Stafford to back the motion. He said: “Countless pensioners across Farnham & Bordon are worried about losing this vital support and how they will afford their energy bills this winter. Read more on > Credit, Tindle News

Khalil Yousuf says it’s “his duty and privilege” to thank the 17,602 people in the Farnham, Bordon, Haslemere and Liphook area who voted for him. The politician said in a letter he was overwhelmed by the “warmth and kindness” shown by residents during his campaign.   Read more on >

The Liberal Democrat hopeful for Farnham & Bordon has made a familiar three-word plea as campaigning winds up. Khalil Yousuf believes that voters in the new constituency are “ready for change” and that his party is fighting for every vote as the general election campaign comes to an end. Read more on > Credit, Tindle