Tuesday 11-05-2021 - 09:06

Jesse Philips, LGBTQ+ Officer, has today resigned from their position at Lancaster University Students' Union with effect from the 14th of May due to personal reasons

Jesse Phillips, outgoing LGBTQ+ Officer said: “This year has been a tough one for us all, and I’m eternally thankful to everyone who elected me to represent and work alongside them throughout it.  As a student body, we’ve seen an unprecedented year and come together as a community in ways I never could’ve dreamed of.  Having to resign due to personal reasons was an incredibly difficult call to make, and I’ll forever be proud of the work we’ve done as a community this year to further the liberation of LGBTQ+ students in Lancaster.” 

Oliver Robinson, President of the Students’ Union said: "Jesse has been a committed activist and engaged member of the Executive Committee, going out of their way to ensure that due consideration is given to matters beyond their portfolio, as well as being a diligent advocate for the LGBT+ Community. They will be very missed, and we thank them for holding on as long as they did." 

Sophie Schulz will take up the role from the 1st of July alongside the new officer team. 

The students’ union would like to thank Jesse for their contribution, and wish them the very best for the future.