Gerald Vernon-Jackson

Vernon-Jackson was an elected member of the Newbury Council from 1995 to 2003, where he served as Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats group.During this period, he served as Head of Office for Newbury MP David Rendel, and the Deputy Director of Campaigns of the Liberal Democrats.He would also contest the European Parliament Election, 1999 as 8th member of the Liberal Democrats list for the South East England constituency, ahead of future MEP Catherine Bearder.[12][13] Since reassuming leadership, Vernon-Jackson's second administration caused controversy due to its decision to pursue the closure of Victory Energy,[14][15][16] pursued the development of Tipner West,[17] sought and received approval for the development of the Horsea Island Country Park[18] and took charge of Council preparations for Brexit.[25] From 2012 to 2017, Vernon-Jackson served as Vice Chair & Lib Dem Group Leader on the Local Government Association.
Portsmouth City CouncilLib DemEnglish Liberal DemocratsMilton WardIncumbentAlma materUniversity of SouthamptonUniversity of LiverpoolCommander of the British EmpireLiberal DemocratPortsmouthNewbury CouncilDavid RendelEuropean Parliament Election, 1999South East England constituencyCatherine BearderMilton2014 council electionMike Hancock2018 council electionLabour PartyTipnerMichael GovePortsmouth South constituencyFlick DrummondStephen MorganPortsmouth South2019 electionLocal Government AssociationLiberal Democrats Federal Board