From delivering leaflets at the age of 10, to being a Hull councillor since 2002 and now leading Hull City Council, Mike has the experience and the influence to be our Lib Dem mayor.

Mike’s Background

After growing up in rural West Sussex with my parents and brother, I moved to Hull in 2000. I’m really proud to say our area is my home.

My wife Shirley and I have been married for 17 years and together we raise two children. I love my family – they’re at the heart of everything I do to try to make this area a better place.

Shirley has worked in the East Riding for 20 years, both children are at the local school. Together, we enjoy walks in the countryside, seaside trips and sometimes the kids get to enjoy a Campaign Action Day or two!

This area is at the heart of our lives and I care so deeply about it. That’s why I’ve dedicated all my life to improving and serving it.

Mike’s Political Motivation

Public service, improving communities and caring for local people are the things that have got me up every morning of my 22 years as a Councillor.

My dad was a GP and my mum was a Councillor herself. Growing up and seeing their sense of duty and service is still what drives me today.

My values of Liberalism run through me. Fairness. Equality. Community. Those values matter deeply to me and I try to carry them through every role I have.

This is a massive election – not just for us but for the Party. Now more than ever we need someone with the energy, experience and connections to grab this political moment and make it a historic one for our area, our party and our people.

Mike’s Campaigning Record

I have lifelong experience as a campaigner. I delivered my first Lib Dem leaflet when I was 10 years old, my Mum was a Councillor in the 90’s and when I moved to Hull I was delighted to be elected to Hull City Council for the first time in 2002.

Since then, not a year has gone by where I haven’t had a leading role in a Liberal Democrat or a community campaign. I’ve worked for MPs, MEPs, candidates and more – with it comes all the highs and lows of being a Liberal Democrat but I know what it takes to fight and win a campaign.

Many of you reading this know the immense work being a Lib Dem takes and that’s why I’m so excited to have the opportunity to fight this with you, together.