Three Surrey MPs take Liberal Democrat frontbench roles

Three Surrey MPs have been appointed into roles on the Liberal Democrat frontbench, Epsom and Ewell's Helen Maguire, Esher and Walton's Monica Harding and Surrey Heath's Al Pinkerton all being given positions.

Helen Maguire will be the spokesperson for Defence, Ms Maguire did serve in the British Army and Royal Military Police before entering politics.

Monica Harding is the new International Development spokesperson and Al Pinkerton is the spokesperson for Northern Ireland.

All three MPs were elected into Westminster for the first time back in July.

In a tweet, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said "I'm delighted to announce my new frontbench.

"This team will champion the people’s priorities, ensuring we hold the new government to account as a responsible opposition.

"We will stand up for our communities every day on the issues that matter most, fixing health and care services, tackling the cost of living crisis and protecting our precious environment.

I am so proud of my entire team of 72 Liberal Democrat MPs.

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