About Nick Perry

Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesman for Hastings and Rye

Educated at Cambridge and London Universities, Nick read History for his first degree. Following a period living and working in Cambridge, Nick moved to London where he worked in the anti-poverty lobby. Nick went on to train as a social worker, qualifying with a masters degree in social work in 2002. He has held different social work, policy and research positions, working mainly with older adults, and in adult mental health settings.

Nick's passion for social justice has shaped his approach to politics. He first became involved with the Lib Dems in the London Borough of Lambeth - one of the most diverse and disadvantaged boroughs in the country - where he was appointed an advisor to the Lib Dem Group. He went on to become the Group's spokesperson on social justice and tackling poverty.

Nick has always wanted to live by the sea and his move to Hastings in 2007 was a dream come true. Nick lives on the West Hill with his family, and works as an approved social worker for an adult mental health crisis team in St Leonards on Sea.

Hailing from St Helens, he is a committed supporter of his home town rugby league team. He also enjoys cooking, spending time with friends and family, swimming and jazz.

10 Most Recent Stories From Nick Perry for Hastings & Rye

Thu 8th Jul 2010:

If the Commissioner can’t come to Hastings, then Hastings will go to the Commissioner!

Hastings’ Lib Dem Euro MP Catherine Bearder will take a delegation from Hastings to meet with the European Fisheries Commissioner, Maria Damanaki, to explain to her the problems faced by the traditional fishing communities across South East England. Mrs Bearder had invited the Commissioner to visit Hastings to see the problems caused by British mismanagement [...]

Mon 21st Jun 2010:

Toby Helm from the Sunday Observer contacted me….

… about Lib Dem activist views on the Coalition and the forthcoming emergency budget statement. You can read the article here.  My comments are about half way down…

Sat 12th Jun 2010:

Progressives would not cut free school meals.

Here is my article for Lib Dem Voice…

Mon 7th Jun 2010:

My letter to Nick Clegg about Hastings & Rye.

Dear Nick, First, a big thank you for the way you are both leading and serving our party in the coalition government. I wanted to take an early opportunity to contact you – particularly following your comments in The Independent newspaper on Wednesday, and further comments in The Observer today, about the need to support [...]

Sun 6th Jun 2010:

For the record – Lib Dem policies in the Queen’s Speech.

A large number of Liberal Democrat policies were announced in the Queen’s Speech, including the party’s major priorities: fair taxes, a fair start for children, a green and sustainable economy, and a comprehensive clean up of politics. The policies include: • Making the tax and benefits system fairer and simpler, including a significant increase in [...]

Sun 16th May 2010:

New Government – Week 1.

Well.  Quite extraordinary.  In the space of a week I have gone from totally horrified at the prospect of the coalition government, through gradually more confident that the decision has been taken for the right reasons (and in the context of the mother of cleft sticks), to proud with knobs on of the way that [...]

Fri 7th May 2010:

To the voters of Hastings & Rye.

Very many thanks to all of you who voted Liberal Democrat on Thursday and put your trust in our party, as we put forward our manifesto for a fairer Britain. We Liberal Democrats are doughty campaigners, and will continue with the fight. I hope that now you have had a few hours to think about [...]

Wed 5th May 2010:

A personal guarantee from Nick Clegg.

“This is my personal guarantee that I will use all the support you give me on Thursday to deliver fairness in Britain. “We need a fairer tax system. I will use your votes to cut taxes for those at the bottom and in the middle and close the loopholes for those at the top. “We [...]

Mon 3rd May 2010:

On Thursday we have the chance to do something different….

On Thursday we have the chance to do something different – to change our country for the better. You will doubtless hear from the old parties – they’ll say that a Liberal Democrat vote is a wasted vote. It’s not true. The only wasted votes will be votes for the old politics – more of [...]

Sat 1st May 2010:

Campaign diary – Week 4.

So, in a flash, the last full week of the campaign is coming to an end… It has been jam-packed with visits, and canvassing and leaflet delivery – so many hoots and waves and a sense of real momentum for the Liberal Democrats. Tuesday morning: a meeting first thing at Observer Towers with chief reporter Richard [...]

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