Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesman for Swansea West
Peter May is a hard working local champion who gets things done for our area. He has lived in Swansea for over 20 years and lives in Brynmill with his wife and three children. Peter always puts local people first. He fought to save post offices in Swansea West, restore Brynmill Park and a local police station. As well as being a local Swansea Councillor, Peter is Swansea Council's Cabinet Member for Housing and the Older People's Champion for the City.
His political interests are constitutional affairs and social justice. He has been a Mathematics and Science Tutor for nearly 20 years. When his children were younger he was also a registered childminder.
In his keynote speech to the Liberal Democrat Conference, Party Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has outlined his goals for the Government and the country over the coming years. He reiterated his commitment to liberal values on the environment and human rights and his determination to ensure a fair chance for every child, saying "every child can do good things, great things, if only we give them the opportunities they deserve."
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Peter was invited to the African Celebration at Elim today.
This is always a colourful and vibrant event. This one was no exception with an array of musical talent, acted scenes and bright costumes. Peter was treated to a buffet of African food after the service and met with many of his friends in the congregation.
Peter was at The Older Peoples Information Centre (TOPIC) House today. Peter regularly visits the House on Tuesday and Thursday mornings in his role as Older Peoples champion for the city.
A voluntary management committee of nine helps to run Topic House and welcomes people from all over Swansea. The centre gives advice to people on a range of issues such as finance and entitlement to benefits and also organises regular activities including coffee mornings, luncheon clubs and Tai Chi.
Peter did a shift at the 2 day sponsored cycle ride at the Marquis Arms in Fforestfach today. The ride is for a very good cause. The Golden Grove appeal is raising funds to help soldiers with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
In March, Peter signed a pledge to do his bit for our armed forces and proudly carries the Royal British Legion pledge card. Peter therefore thought it apt that he supported this event.
Peter visited the Holy Cross charity shop in Gendros today. He was accompanied by Cockett ward Liberal Democrat Councillor Jim Kelleher. The shop, has been set up to fund raise for the new church building. The charity shop is actually in the old church which is adjacent to the new one.
Peter found that the shop has a wide range of goods and is one Swansea's unearthed treasures. Clothing, quality china, children's, childrens toys are only some of the items on offer. To make the outing even more enjoyable, there is a very reasonably priced cafe serving tea, coffee and toasted sandwiches.
Peter visited the Ethnic Youth Support Team (EYST) at their drop in centre today. The project provides a useful resource and famously scooped £49700 in the Big Lottery People's millions TV vote in 2007. On the visit Peter has forged a good relationship to help in future projects with the emphasis will be on community engagement.
Last night was the final of the three televised Leaders' debates. Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, debated with Gordon Brown and David Cameron about the economy. Subjects discussed included breaking up the banks, creating more jobs and reinvigorating the British economy.
Most post-debate polls scored this final debate to David Cameron, but again put Nick Clegg clearly ahead of Gordon Brown. An analysis by pollsters Angus Reid of previously undecided voters who watched the debate gave Nick Clegg 37%, David Cameron 25%, Gordon Brown 22% and Not sure 16%. Angus Reid found that 32% of undecided voters say they are now more likely to vote for the Liberal Democrats after watching the final debate, with just 18% Conservative and 15% Labour.
Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesman for Swansea West
