Many elected representatives in the United Kingdom are not serving constituents properly. Often attending to their own agenda, or towing the party line, at the expense of their constituents' interests. We are left feeling betrayed and disillusioned by the political process.
As an Independent Member of Parliament, my aim, first and foremost, is to serve with integrity and honesty. I will vote on issues according to what I believe is right, based on the consistent feedback of my constituents. I will not vote according to party politics or top-down, command and control strategies.
I will have the freedom and public profile to raise the concerns of voters directly, rather than filtering my statements through a party machine. I will not be beholden to the demands of large, political donors who pay for influence and undermine democracy.
This is why I am standing as an Independent, so I can act on behalf of our community, with selfless commitment, and the courage to support policies based on social justice, fairness, equality and peace.