Dear John,

This summer, a new chapter of Liberal Democrat history will begin. We’re electing a new leader, and we’re inviting you to have your say.

We’ve always fought for what’s right. We led the fight against the Iraq war, we secured same-sex marriage and we oversaw the country’s biggest increase in renewable energy production.

In recent years, we’ve been fighting Brexit. We’re an internationalist, pro-European party, but for us Brexit is so much more than that.

Brexit has led to the stripping of EU citizen’s rights, a rise in hate crime, strain on already struggling businesses, and a lack of much needed cooperation with our closest neighbours.

John, that’s why I’m proud we fought Brexit every step of the way. I’m confident that looking back, it’ll be clear that we were on the right side of history.

In 2016, we thought Brexit was going to be a once in a generation crisis. Now, coronavirus presents not only a public health crisis, but a huge political and economic one too.

The way we handle this crisis, and the country’s recovery from it, will define the Liberal Democrats for years to come. That’s why I’m inviting you to have your say on our priorities, strategies and leadership.

Our leadership election kicks off this month, and you still have time to become a member to ensure you have a vote.

Every single member gets a vote. Through a wide variety of hustings, innovative social media Q&As, and exclusive messages from the candidates, you’ll be well equipped to choose the leader you think is best to lead us through the coronavirus crisis and beyond.

Membership starts from just £1, and gives you:

• A vote in the leadership election
• Access to members-only content on our website
• Regular news and updates
• Invites to local events
• Chances to propose, contribute to or vote on campaigns and policy

and much more.

This election will define the next chapter of the Liberal Democrats’ history. Don’t miss out on having your say.