Our Candidates

Standing for Reading Borough Council in 2026

The Reading Liberal Democrats are proud to announce a full slate of candidates for the 2026 Borough Council elections here in Reading. All across our town, from Abbey to Whitley, the Liberal Democrats are standing to demand a fair deal for Reading.

Our local election candidates are:

Henry Wright for Abbey
Henry Wright for Abbey
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John Grout for Battle
John Grout for Battle
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Anthony Spencer for Caversham
Anthony Spencer for Caversham
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Vania Costa-Krol for Caversham Heights
Vania Costa-Krol for Caversham Heights
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Jo Ramsay for Caversham Heights
Jo Ramsay for Caversham Heights
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Mark Cole for Church
Mark Cole for Church
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Chris Ward for Coley
Chris Ward for Coley
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Nish Gupta for Emmer Green
Nish Gupta for Emmer Green
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Sarah Dobson for Katesgrove
Sarah Dobson for Katesgrove
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Gabriel Al-Nabahani for Kentwood
Gabriel Al-Nabahani for Kentwood
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Brandon Masih for Norcot
Brandon Masih for Norcot
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Jassien Sabri for Park
Jassien Sabri for Park
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Chris Wilson for Redlands
Chris Wilson for Redlands
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Ben Sims for Southcote
Ben Sims for Southcote
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Chris Burden for Thames
Chris Burden for Thames
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Meri O'Connell for Tilehurst
Meri O'Connell for Tilehurst
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Pieter De Boiserie for Whitley
Pieter De Boiserie for Whitley
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Which ward do I live in?

Ward Finder

Electoral Calculus can tell you which ward you live in

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Where do I need to go to vote?

Polling Station Finder

We can help you find where your polling station is

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What kinds of ID can I bring with me to vote?

About Voter ID

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We'll be reminding people to vote, so if you've voted already, let us know so we don't disturb you!

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Our Local Manifesto

Our Local Manifesto

Read our 2026 Local Manifesto for A Fair Deal for Reading

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I'll vote Lib Dem

I'll vote Lib Dem

Let us know you'll be voting Liberal Democrat

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Don't let the last Conservative government take away your right to vote!

Nowadays, anyone voting in person will have to bring valid photo ID with them in order to cast a ballot.  This initiative risks disenfranchising millions of vulnerable, young and elderly people and has cost millions of pounds of public money, despite there being very low rates of electoral fraud in the UK.  Click the button above, or here, to find out what forms of photo ID are valid and how you can get them for free.  On the Electoral Commission website you can also find out how to register for different types of vote, including a postal vote or a proxy vote if you struggle to get to a polling station.

Help us get a fair deal for Reading!

Voting Liberal Democrat - whether you're in Emmer Green or Whitley, Tilehurst or Park - will help us get the fair deal Reading deserves.  Reading has suffered from a lack of vision and leadership for too long.  To tackle this, we have a 'Six to Fix' list of easy, achievable things that would change Reading residents' lives for the better:

•    Joined-up cycle lanes
•    Kerbside glass recycling
•    Bus services to all areas
•    Protected library services
•    An after-school club or youth centre for every young person
•    Telling Thames Water "no": stop sewage dumping and fix our water supply

A map of the Borough of Reading showing the wards and candidates

You can read about what we stand for here, about our aims in our manifesto, and the priorities and backgrounds of each of our candidates on their pages, above.  If you like what you read, why not get in touch or get involved - and help us get a fair deal for Reading.

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