Dear John,

As the United Kingdom emerges from the coronavirus lockdown, we have an opportunity to champion a society where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.

I want the Liberal Democrats to be at the forefront of this, and that's why I am standing to become the Party’s leader. I want the party to move forward together, to win again so that we can build back better for our communities.

These unusual times demand brave leaders and bold ideas and this is why my plan has a radical approach to education, economic fairness and the environment at its heart.

I'm advocating a roll-out of Universal Basic Income (UBI) and the kick-start of a national skills retraining programme, to ensure no-one is left behind.

On the environment, let’s make our economy not just carbon neutral, but carbon negative. Let's keep jobs and protect the environment through green bailouts - and recognise that to build resilience; we need to talk about habitat as well as carbon.

For too long, the Lib Dems have become more defined by what we’re against, rather than what we’re for. I am determined we adopt a more positive plan to reboot our party and our country.

The leadership election rules are simple – one member, one vote. You have until midnight 9th July to register and help shape our party’s future. The Liberal Democrats are at a critical juncture. Please, be part of this change and help ensure we move forward together.

Join today at www.libdems.org.uk/join-layla and read more about my vision for the party here https://www.votelayla.org/vision.