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Sophie Crossthorn for Sheffield Hallam<\/p>\n

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The Local Choice
Standing Up For
Your Values<\/h1>\n

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Sophie is backed by
trusted local members
like you.<\/p>\n

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LOCAL – PROVEN – PRINCIPLED<\/p>\n

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Standing to be your Liberal Democrat candidate for Sheffield Hallam<\/p>\n

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Born and raised here<\/strong>, Sophie is a proven local leader who believes politics should be about putting values into action.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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As a City Councillor<\/strong> and social care professional,<\/strong> Sophie has spent her life standing up for fairness and dignity. She\u2019s led services for adults and children with learning disabilities, fought for faster ADHD assessments, and challenged cuts to winter fuel payments.<\/p>\n

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Politics is more divided than ever, yet it has never mattered more. Around the world, democracy and freedom are under threat and here at home, people are losing faith in those who lead.<\/p>\n

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That\u2019s why we must stand up for our liberal values: fairness, dignity, and respect. We need to be principled, we need to be brave, and above all, we need to win!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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From her childhood in Hallam, to standing for the European Parliament. Learn more about Sophie’s life and why she’s got what it takes to win.<\/span>
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About Sophie<\/p>\n

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About Sophie<\/p>\n

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Sophie’s politics is driven by the deep rooted values of fairness, dignity, and respect. Find out more about where that comes from.<\/span>
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Driven By Values<\/p>\n

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Learn more about Sophie’s plan to win back Sheffield Hallam for the Liberal Democrats.<\/span>
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How We Win<\/p>\n

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Sophie has what it takes to win<\/p>\n

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What Sets Sophie Apart<\/p>\n

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Sophie is standing to be your candidate because she’s ready to win back Hallam. Here are some of reasons people are trusting Sophie with their first preference vote:<\/p>\n

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Get In Touch<\/p>\n

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