Tessa Munt, the Lib Dem parliamentary candidate for Wells and Mendip Hills constituency, discusses her background and political career. She talks about the changes in the constituency boundaries and her experience growing up in a rural area. Tessa also shares personal stories about her father's car accident and her mother's stroke, highlighting the importance of getting help and being persistent. She reflects on her time as an MP and the importance of being accessible to constituents. Tessa emphasizes the need for MPs to listen to people's problems and work towards finding solutions. Tessa discusses her approach to connecting with constituents and the importance of being accessible and responsive. She shares how she used postcards to inform people about her surgeries and the impact of having a dedicated staff member to handle policy issues. Tessa also talks about her advocacy for causes she believes in, such as reducing sugar in jam and opposing nuclear power. She emphasizes the importance of listening to constituents and fighting for their interests, even if it means disagreeing with party leaders.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Changes in Constituency Boundaries
06:17 The Importance of Accessibility and Persistence in Politics
45:29 Listening to Constituents and Fighting for Their Interests

Keywords
Tessa Mont, parliamentary candidate, Wells and Mendip Hills, constituency boundaries, rural area, personal stories, car accident, stroke, persistence, accessibility, constituents, constituents, accessibility, postcards, surgeries, staff, policy, advocacy, sugar in jam, nuclear power, listening, fighting