Hello, I’m Jacob Short, I’m a local lad living in Fratton, I attended a local secondary school and went to Portsmouth College where I studied Law, Politics and Digitial Media/Journalism.

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I have decided to stand to be a local voice on a national stage, without influence from national parties and to be able to represent the constituents of Portsmouth South without external pressures from party whips. No towing the party line.

Portsmouth is an amazing city with a wide range of diverse cultures and communities, with amazing local businesses and charities. But, we are also facing many issues that need to be addressed by a strong, active and committed local person.

Our local infrastructure is falling apart. Housing issues and homelessness is on the increase, our roads are crumbling with potholes everywhere and people cannot access the basics like a dentist or GP. Then there’s the shop lifting, anti social behaviour, joyriding across the city. The dumping of sewage into our seas is another strong issue being known as a “waterfront city”, why can’t we swim in our seas?

Vote for a local person who puts Portsmouth South first and foremost. Vote for change. Vote Portsmouth Independents.