Antonia Harrison believes in fairness and balance in local politics for local people, not government by the state.

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Only this way can people see how politics is relevant to their everyday lives and choosing the right person to represent them can really make a difference.

As a Liberal Democrat, she is concerned about environmental matters whether that means improved recycling opportunities in the Borough or stopping the sewage being pumped from Budds Farm into Langstone Harbour.

Exasperated with the decline in Waterlooville Town Centre, she wants real action, not talk. The Liberal Democrat Councillors in neighbouring Portsmouth and Winchester bring real value and improvement to residents rather than status quo and complacency.

As a private mental health therapist, Antonia helps clients locally and abroad with psychological issues, anxiety, addictions, unwanted behaviours, phobias and lack of confidence. She works part-time in parish administration for local churches.

She worries about work and housing prospects, especially for the young and disabled and wants higher standards of education in local schools with a wider range of apprenticeships and further education choices throughout life.

Antonia moved to Portsmouth in 2012 and Purbrook in 2015 after working 16 years in Belgium and Spain. Her children were educated at Purbrook Park School and HSDC.