Behind the Campaign Curtain: lessons from Yeovil to the US

Behind the Campaign Curtain: lessons from Yeovil to the US

5pm doors open - 5:45pm start

with a trio of young campaigners - Pablo O'Hana, international political strategist fresh from the US where he was part of Kamala Harris' team; Holly Bissinger, Liberal Democrat Campaigns Manager for the South West, with a masters degree in psychology from Bournemouth University; and Adam Dance MP, Liberal Democrat MP who last July successfully snatched the Yeovil seat from the Conservatives with the largest majority in Somerset.

The main event will begin at 5:45pm and end at 7pm with the reception event taking place from 7pm - 9pm.  

Access at College entrance off Mudford Road.  Free parking including accessible spaces for blue badge holders.

Please let us know if you need any special access arrangements although the location is accessible.

Those attending the reception event will be emailed about dietary requirements nearer the time. 

More information on the speakers: 

Pablo O’Hana is a Senior Political Advisor and Campaign Strategist who has worked on some of the most historic campaigns of the last decade, including Kamala Harris’ bid for the White House, Ireland’s referendum on legalising abortion and the UK’s vote on the European Union. He writes for The i, The Independent, Metro, and The Hill and regularly appears on BBC News, Sky News and GB News.

Holly Bissinger is an experienced campaigner for the Liberal Democrats and has helped with numerous elections, particularly across Dorset, but also across the country. She was part of the team that helped strategise and achieve such success in July 2024 for the Liberal Democrats in the South West. 

Adam Dance MP is one the younger MPs in Parliament and is also a Councillor on Somerset Council. He was previously Lead Member for Public Health on the council. Adam grew up knowing that life can be tough, from the bucket at the foot of his bed to catch raindrops, to being diagnosed with severe dyslexia which meant school was extremely challenging. Adam has fought hard in life and through his drive set up his own successful landscaping business. His drive only grew and his first step in politics began when he led a successful campaign to save the youth club in South Petherton.