Steve Chilcott, Reform UK candidate for Ealing, Southall

Steve Chilcott is the Reform UK Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Ealing, Southall.  We spoke with Steve about his decision to stand.

“I class myself as a classical liberal and believe the old lens of Right vs Left is often now irrelevant”

Can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers?

My name is Steve Chilcott, I’m 54, separated with one teenage son who spends half the week with me! I have lived in London for 24 years, for the last 13 years in Southall. Previously I lived on the South coast, in Portsmouth and grew up near Southampton. I studied Biology at the University of Bath and then a post graduate diploma in Human Resources at the University of Portsmouth. My political past has been mixed, supporting the Lib Dems in Bath during the times of the Poll tax, and Labour in the mid 1990s. I class myself as a classical liberal and believe the old lens of Right vs Left is often now irrelevant. I was a strong supporter of Brexit, supporting UKIP, then the Brexit Party and now, am a proud supporter and member of Reform UK. I am also a very strong advocate for free speech and have occasionally appeared on GB News discussing the matter. It pains me that both Brexit and free speech can be maligned as Right wing issues, when I firmly believe neither are!

“So much in our once great country is broken, institutions such as the BBC, NHS and Civil Service which were once rightly venerated, are now part of the problem”

What made you decide to stand for Reform UK?

Our current first past the post system of democracy has resulted in the Labour and Conservative parties gaining a combined 80% plus of all votes in our elections for many years. The two are now indistinguishable, neither now represent their historic voter base but represent a narrow middle class political elite. Trust and confidence is at a low and the levels of faith in our politicians is at risk of causing more harm. So much in our once great country is broken, institutions such as the BBC, NHS and Civil Service which were once rightly venerated, are now part of the problem. Reform are the only party with truly sensible, pragmatic and common sense policies. I want to be part of the way forward, and Reform provide me with a sense of optimism for the future.

“Our current Labour MP is unfortunately both invisible and silent. His pals in the Labour Party run Ealing Council do little to help stagnation in the area”

You’re the Spokesman for Ealing, Southall what’s made you decide to represent this area?

Having lived in Southall for over 13 years, I see how the area has changed for the worse. It has become run down, dirty, with increasing crime. Our current Labour MP is unfortunately both invisible and silent. His pals in the Labour Party run Ealing Council do little to help stagnation in the area. The area is crying out for someone who speaks for and represents everyone across the constituency, and is proactively working hard for the benefit of everyone. We need to put Southall back on the map, a place all its residents are proud of and which attracts people to visit as a go to place, the Brick Lane of West London!

What do you see as the big concerns for the constituency and what issues do you hope to champion?

Holding the Labour run Ealing Council to account, working proactively with the police to address the increasing levels of crime, campaigning to keep all of Warren Farm as a beautiful nature reserve, resolving the ongoing problem of pollution in certain areas, ensuring levels of residential development are matched with infrastructure development and working hard for the huge range of small and large businesses across the constituency.

For those eager to help, how can they get involved in the campaign?

You can also find out more about Reform UK at https://www.reformparty.uk/ and contact me at [email protected] or follow me on X (twitter) @OfSouthall.

Ian Price, Reform UK candidate for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner

Ian Price is the Reform UK Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner.  We spoke with Ian about his decision to stand.

“I first chose to stand for Reform UK because it was the only party objecting to the lockdown during the pandemic”

Can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers?

I am Ian Price, a business psychologist. Married with one grown-up son.  I also write for the Daily Sceptic with my articles listed at https://dailysceptic.org/author/ian-price/.

What made you decide to stand for Reform UK?

I had not been active in politics before but first stood for Reform UK in the 2021 London Assembly elections and again in the Local Elections of 2022. I first chose to stand for Reform UK because it was the only party objecting to the lockdown during the pandemic. I continue to stand for the party because I strongly support its policies, particularly on the economy, policing, net zero and immigration.

“This constituency is on the Greater London boundary and so has been very adversely impacted by the ULEZ expansion. People’s freedoms have been impinged”

You’re the Spokesman for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner what’s made you decide to represent this area?

I’ve lived here for 25 years and am active in the community.

What do you see as the big concerns for the constituency and what issues do you hope to champion?

This constituency is on the Greater London boundary and so has been very adversely impacted by the ULEZ expansion. People’s freedoms have been impinged and they have been made poorer unnecessarily.

For those eager to help, how can they get involved in the campaign?

I can be followed on X (Twitter) at https://twitter.com/IPricePsychAuth, and contacted by email at [email protected].

You can also find out more about Reform UK at https://www.reformparty.uk/ and read my Substack at https://ianprice.substack.com/.

Sandra Daniells, Reform UK candidate for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton

Sandra Daniells is the Reform UK Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton.  We spoke with Sandra about her decision to stand.

“after reading the Reform Manifesto, I realised that they were an excellent fit for me. They prioritise common sense policies that put people first”

Can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers?

I am Sandra Daniells, a businesswoman, former nurse and care home owner from Bognor Regis. I recently joined Reform, a political party that I firmly believe aligns with my values and vision for the future, so much so that I have become the Reform spokesperson for the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton Constituency.

What motivated you to join Reform?

I felt politically homeless for a while, as someone who had been a lifelong Conservative voter and member. But after reading the Reform Manifesto, I realised that they were an excellent fit for me. They prioritise common sense policies that put people first, and I believe that’s exactly what we need right now.

You’ve expressed concerns about the volume of illegal migrants entering the country. Can you elaborate on that?

Yes, I think it’s a huge problem that’s not being properly addressed. These people are taking enormous risks to enter the country, often in dangerous conditions, and it’s a tragedy that so many of them are losing their lives in the process. But it’s also a matter of national security. We need to have control over who enters the country and ensure that those who do are properly screened and vetted.

“We need to focus on practical solutions that reduce our carbon footprint without sacrificing economic growth and wellbeing”

You’re also sceptical of the Net Zero initiative. Why is that?

I think it’s a noble goal, but the way it’s being pursued is misguided. It’s diverting resources away from core services like healthcare and education, and it’s going to make us net poorer in the long run. We need to focus on practical solutions that reduce our carbon footprint without sacrificing economic growth and wellbeing.

Can you tell us about some of the challenges facing your constituency?

It’s a mixed bag, with some areas that are very affluent and others that have high levels of poverty and low life expectancy. We’ve also had issues with house-building and severe flooding in recent years, which have affected many residents and businesses, and there’s been a lot of inward immigration from Eastern Europe, which has presented challenges in terms of housing, jobs, and school places locally.

What’s one issue that’s particularly important to you?

The sewage being discharged regularly into the sea by Southern Water. It’s a major problem that’s having a devastating effect on our seaside tourism and beach-focused economy, as well as on local people who enjoy the sea. We need to hold Southern Water accountable and find a solution to this issue as soon as possible.

“We’ve also had issues with house-building and severe flooding in recent years, which have affected many residents and businesses”

How can people get involved in your campaign?

They can contact me on Facebook at ‘Sandra Daniells for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton‘, on ‘X’ (Twitter) at @reformsussex, via email, at [email protected] or by phone 07779 0291030. I’m always happy to hear from constituents and anyone who’s interested in learning more about Reform and my campaign.

You can also find out more about Reform at https://www.reformparty.uk/.

What’s your vision for the future of your constituency and the country as a whole?

I want to bring common sense back to politics and prioritise policies that benefit all people, not just a privileged few. We need to address the challenges facing our communities, invest in core services, and create a sustainable future that works for everyone. And I firmly believe that Reform is the party to make that happen.

John Perry, Reform UK candidate for Havant

John Perry is the Reform UK Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Havant.  We spoke with John about his decision to stand.

“I have always been a strong supporter of BREXIT, and after the 2016 EU Referendum, I believed that the UK would no longer take instructions from the EU; I believed in our Independence.  Unfortunately, the Conservatives decided not to abolish EU Legislation, refused to control our borders and have sold out our fishermen, meanwhile they are implementing an unaffordable net-zero strategy that is making us poorer.  I felt I had to stand up for the people of Havant and the UK”.

Can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

My name is John Perry, and I was born in London, however for the last 40 years, I have lived in the Havant Constituency with my wife; we have two grown up children.

I have an honours degree in electronics and am a qualified accountant with extensive experience in manufacturing, finance, audit, and mergers and acquisitions.

“I am also a strong believer in the UK’s Sovereignty with our electable MPs being accountable for UK legislation”

In 1975, I voted to be in the Common Market as I believed this was beneficial to UK residents and businesses.  However, the Common Market has morphed into a political organisation called the European Union and the Common Market has now become a deeply protective customs union forcing high prices on residents and deterring world trade. 

I am also a strong believer in the UK’s Sovereignty with our electable MPs being accountable for UK legislation, rather that laws being forced on us by unelected bureaucrats in Brussels.

I wanted control over our borders and no free-movement and I also wanting our Exclusive Economic Zone reserved for our fishing industry.  Unfortunately, despite BREXIT, which is really BRexit In Name Only (BRINO), the Tories have delivered neither of these opportunities.

“the Conservatives claim to have conservative values, but they practice socialist values”

What made you decide to stand for Reform UK?

I have seen the Conservatives implement their own form or socialism called Consocialism.  This is a more dangerous and insidious form of covert socialism compared to the Labour Party’s overt socialism, because the Conservatives claim to have conservative values, but they practice socialist values.  Socialists eventually run out of other people’s money.

Under Blair’s premiership, Labour opened our borders to mass immigration.  In 2010, Cameron stated immigration would be cut to tens of thousands, but instead they increased immigration to 1.2 million in 2022, with net immigration of 600,000. 

High immigration increases the demand for houses and so forces up house prices and rents making them unaffordable to many.

“During the COVID Lockdown period, Labour wanted an even more draconian lockdown than the Conservatives implemented; meanwhile, Labour and Conservative politicians partied while we were fined if we made trips deemed unnecessary”

Meanwhile, Labour is making a concerted attacks on motorists.  There have implemented a default town speed limit of 20mph in Wales; in London they have implemented congestion charging, Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) and Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ).  In Birmingham they are closing car parks.  Do you want these policies implemented by Labour across the UK?  The Conservatives also fully supported the London ULEZ plans.

During the COVID Lockdown period, Labour wanted an even more draconian lockdown than the Conservatives implemented; meanwhile, Labour and Conservative politicians partied while we were fined if we made trips deemed unnecessary.  And don’t forget the multi-million-pound contracts awarded to Tory supporters for PPE equipment that netted them huge unjustified profits and the £37 billion of taxpayer money wasted on a non-functional Trace and Trace System.

Labour were criticised for raising the National Debt, but the Conservatives have raised it from 50% to 100% of GDP, see this article.  The UK must live within its own means, yet the Conservatives are planning to borrow even more money to give us a pre-General Election bribe in 2024!

Do not fall for Conservative promises; judge them on what they have done in harming our economy with high taxes, high inflation, high debt, and high energy prices.

Richard Tice, the party leader of Reform, has financially supported Reform UK and we offer a real alternative to Labour and the Conservatives whose policies implemented policies are identical.

Reform UK WILL:

  • Abolish #NetZero which is unaffordable.
  • Implement one-in, one-out for immigration.
  • Reform the economy and go for growth.
  • Implement a £20,000 income tax allowance.
  • Cut Corporation Tax to stimulate tax revenue.
  • Implement zero NHS waiting lists.
  • Reform the House of Lords and BBC.

If you want change, you MUST VOTE for CHANGE.

For those eager to help, how can they get involved in the campaign?

Podcast Episode 88 – Tony Brown Public Meeting

Podcast from our public meeting in Purley, where we were joined by Tony Brown, the Libertarian Party UK candidate for Mayor of London.

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Interview with Max Stenner, Social Democratic Party (SDP) Dorset County Coordinator

With the SDP making headway across the country we speak with Max Stenner the party’s coordinator in Dorset.

“We have been leading a successful campaign in the town of Corfe Mullen, based around a local bridge which is lacking a footpath”

Can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers?

I’m the SDP’s Dorset County Coordinator, and an active member of the Young Social Democrats. In 2022, I was publicly acclaimed for my skills in the field of Public Speaking by my local MP, Simon Hoare. I am also the Foreign Correspondent to a student newspaper based in Indianapolis, the Collegiate Commons. My main interests (other than politics) are music, history and Christian theology. 

What does being the County Coordinator involve, and how are the SDP making headway in the county?

As a county coordinator, I am responsible for the party’s campaigns in the local area and for our turnout in local and general elections. 

We have been leading a successful campaign in the town of Corfe Mullen, based around a local bridge which is lacking a footpath. Our petition has received over 200 signatures, and we have been out on campaign days where we have been well-received. Locally, we have been featured in two local magazines.

In October I reached out to every Dorset member in order to recruit candidates for this year’s general election, from which I have managed to fill 4 out of the 8 seats in Dorset.

We have also participated in local leafleting in the town in which I live, Blandford Forum, alongside Corfe Mullen. 

“the main parties who have been in control of Dorset Council for decades (the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats) have turned a blind eye to the issues affecting the residents they are supposed to represent”

What are the campaigns you and the SDP have been involved in locally? 

Last year we ran small campaigns in the towns of Verwood and the aforementioned Blandford, relating to local issues, such as the lack of a local secondary school in Verwood and surgery waiting lists in Blandford. 

We have extended our Corfe Mullen campaign to the neighbouring town of Wimborne Minster, and even though it is a predominantly Lib Dem area, we are beginning to make inroads there. 

The focus on local issues is down to the fact that the main parties who have been in control of Dorset Council for decades (the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats) have turned a blind eye to the issues affecting the residents they are supposed to represent. There is a gap in the market for a party that cares.

You are the Foreign Correspondent for a student newspaper in Indiana. What sort of articles do they look for on the U.K.?

I became involved with the Collegiate Commons recently, they are a student publication based in Indiana with a communitarian agenda and dedicated to the whole life ethic. They are affiliated with the American Solidarity Party (ASP), an admirable organisation which is pretty much the American equivalent of the SDP.

I write one article per month (one in each issue) for them, on a range of topics across the world. These include; the war in Gaza, the rise of right-wing populism in Europe and the state of the Church of England. 

I also write a Substack blog, where I cover political issues affecting the UK. My article about the SDP was shared by the party leader, William Clouston, and my article about the economic philosophy of Distributism was shared by the ASP. You can find my blog at maxstenner.substack.com.

For those eager to help locally, how can they get in touch? 

To find out more about the SDP visit our website at https://sdp.org.uk/.

Anyone willing to help out in SDP campaigns can email me at [email protected], or follow and message me on Twitter.

Daniel McNay, SDP candidate for Alyn & Deeside

Daniel McNay is the SDP prospective candidate for Alyn & Deeside in North Wales.  We spoke with Dan about his decision to stand.

“most SDP members will tell you, when asked why they are SDP members, is that they are patriotic, economically left of centre, and strong supporters of free speech”

Can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers?

Originally from the north east of England, I now live in north Wales where I have now settled with my young family. Before settling down, I spent a number of years in the British army, specifically the infantry, which ensured I was fortunate enough to see a lot of the United Kingdom as well as the wider world. With regards to my own passions and pastimes, my love of football, along with a love/hate relationship with Hartlepool United, would certainly top the list. To move in an entirely different direction, I do have a keen interest in a specific collection of vampire novels, although we are talking more Anne Rice than Stephanie Meyer. I also harbour a strong fascination with human history, from antiquity to the modern world, along with politics itself, which naturally brought me to the SDP.

“Sadly, authoritarian progressivism seems to have taken western society hostage”

What made you decide to stand for the SDP?

One thing most SDP members will tell you, when asked why they are SDP members, is that they are patriotic, economically left of centre, and strong supporters of free speech and respectful debate which nurtures the free exchange of ideas. I am no exception. While one major party seems to take pride in ridiculing patriotism, and the other indulges in reckless apathy with regards to the less wealthy portions of society, the SDP proves to be the only party which bridges the gap, thus representing the vast majority of people in the UK.

Sadly, authoritarian progressivism seems to have taken western society hostage. Race, gender, immigration, Coronavirus, climate-change, these are all topics the British public is constantly lectured on, but prohibited from offering any opinion on, other than the opinions pre-approved by the loudest and angriest of Leftists. Leftists who, quite frankly, care little about the aforementioned issues, and care only about hijacking them and using them to push extremist agendas. For anyone who is up to date with the motivations behind groups such as BLM and Antifa, they will require no reminders of the agendas in question.

“a very simple yet very honest reason for wishing to stand for the SDP, is that they are good people”

Also, a very simple yet very honest reason for wishing to stand for the SDP, is that they are good people. I have met many people with many political persuasions in my life, and while I have encountered brashness, arrogance and ego in abundance in these encounters, my interactions with SDP members tend to offer none of that. the vast majority of SDP members are mild-mannered, open-minded and seem to enjoy listening to the beliefs of others as much as they do telling others what they believe. Yet for all their pleasantness and amiability, there is a stubborn courage, and a refusal to do what many people have done already. They won’t allow themselves to be silenced by the threat of false accusations or the sting of extremist rhetoric.

“If by standing, I provide people the chance to vote for a party which represents them, this is a great honour to have”

You’re the Spokesman for Alyn & Deeside what’s made you decide to represent this area?

I am choosing to represent this area, simply because this is my home. It is a fantastic place to live, and as with most places in the UK, I know it is made up of hard-working sensible people who are likely frustrated every time they force themselves to vote. Many will reluctantly vote Labour out of habit. I certainly have. Others will vote Conservative through gritted teeth. Most, I am certain, would vote SDP if they were aware of our policies and our values. If by standing, I provide people the chance to vote for a party which represents them, this is a great honour to have.

“being a Welsh constituency, the new 20mph speed limit is understandably proving to be universally unpopular”

What do you see as the big concerns for the constituency and what issues do you hope to champion?

I believe the concerns for my constituency are largely the same concerns most working people have up and down the country. Of course, being a Welsh constituency, the new 20mph speed limit is understandably proving to be universally unpopular. Additionally, the worrying decision of the Welsh Parliament to ban a particular news channel in order to ‘protect’ its staff, is also concerning. Should governments ever take it upon themselves to protect adults from information and opinions the government in question does not like?

Aside from these matters, the SDP has strong and detailed views on a wide range of issues, which are readily available on our website. Unlike some parties, we are not focussed on one single issue, nor do we ignore any matters which impact the British people.

For those eager to help, how can they get involved in the campaign?

For more information on the party visit our website at https://sdp.org.uk/.

For those wishing to get involved, it is incredibly easy. The first and simplest step is to join the party. You will struggle to find a cheaper party to join, and struggle just as much to find one where the top brass and the average party member interact as frequently and as effectively as the SDP. When you join, you can immediately make an impact.  You can join up at https://sdp.nationbuilder.com.

You can also follow and get in touch via https://twitter.com/SDPCymru and https://twitter.com/SDPhq.  You can contact me on email at mailto:[email protected].

Darren Selkus, Reform UK candidate for Hertsmere

Darren Selkus is the Reform UK prospective candidate for Hertsmere.  We spoke with Darren about his decision to stand.

“Until 2019 I had little interest in politics but became engaged after the result of the 2016 referendum was ignored. I joined the Brexit Party and was selected as the Prospective Parliamentary Candidate”

Can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers?

I’m not a politician and to be honest don’t want to be one. BUT we need change and I’m committed to making it happen.

I’m a British Army veteran, CEO of the UV Group Plc and married with two kids and two dogs. This experience makes up for any inexperience in politics and better to represent and fight for the people of Hertsmere.

Until 2019 I had little interest in politics but became engaged after the result of the 2016 referendum was ignored. I joined the Brexit Party and was selected as the Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Epping Forest.

“Only Reform UK believes in a small State where we have more control over our own lives. Only Reform UK will end the Net Zero insanity that makes us poorer”

What made you decide to stand for Reform UK?

Like many I’d had enough of the two party system and politicians that say one thing and do another. With nobody to vote for there was only one way of doing something about it.

My views are aligned with Reform UK and they are the leading contender to challenge the Tory/Labour duopoly.

Without Reform UK there is no democracy and no choice. There’s little difference in policy between the Conservatives and Labour. Only Reform UK believes in a small State where we have more control over our own lives. Only Reform UK will end the Net Zero insanity that makes us poorer, less competitive and just exports CO2 emissions to other countries. Only Reform UK will reduce taxes and accelerate growth. Only Reform UK wants to control immigration and will radically reform our public services, including the NHS, to make them fit for purpose.

The fight is now to Change Politics For Good and what I’m here to do.

“Sitting on the border with London the ULEZ extension impacts many in Herstmere and I will fight to get it scrapped”

You’re the Spokesman for Hertsmere what’s made you decide to represent this area?

I live in Hertsmere and am very happy to have been appointed the Reform UK Prospective Parliamentary Candidate.

I look forward to challenging Oliver Dowden MP and holding not only the Conservative Government  but all of the Westminster establishment to account.

What do you see as the big concerns for the constituency and what issues do you hope to champion?

Sitting on the border with London the ULEZ extension impacts many in Herstmere and I will fight to get it scrapped.

Constituency Representation – I will be available to all constituents and will fight their causes to the best of my ability.

For those eager to help, how can they get involved in the campaign?

Please visit the Reform UK Website at https://www.reformparty.uk/ for more information about the party and you can follow and contact me on Twitter, Facebook, and at [email protected].

You can also find out more about Reform in Hertfordshire at https://reformuk-herts.uk/.

Philip Peers, SDP candidate for Torridge & Tavistock

Philip Peers is the SDP prospective candidate for Torridge & Tavistock in Devon.  We spoke with Philip about his decision to stand.

“Their policies align perfectly with my outlook on life and what I believe would deliver the best future for my family, community and nation”

Can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers?

I am pleased to announce my selection as prospective parliamentary candidate for the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the Torridge & Tavistock Constituency.  I am a married father of two young children. I am a former town councillor for Tavistock. I work locally for an NHS Trust based in Plymouth and am a director of the estate management company for the estate in which I live.

What made you decide to stand for the SDP?

The SDP is a political party with policies that are patriotic, economically left-leaning and culturally traditional. Their policies align perfectly with my outlook on life and what I believe would deliver the best future for my family, community and nation.

“Simply put, this is the community in which I have the greatest stake in. It is my sincere wish for the people of this constituency and neighbouring ones to be the most healthy, prosperous, and fulfilled as they possibly can be”

You’re the Spokesman for Torridge & Tavistock what’s made you decide to represent this area?

This is the area that I was raised in from the age of 2 years old and continue to live in and raise my own family in. I have strong roots within the community having attended local state primary and secondary schools, worked for local businesses and where my friends and family live. Simply put, this is the community in which I have the greatest stake in. It is my sincere wish for the people of this constituency and neighbouring ones to be the most healthy, prosperous, and fulfilled as they possibly can be. It has been taken for granted by the Conservative Party for too long and become a forgotten land in the halls of Westminster.

“we have 8,500 households on the waiting list for social housing. It’s not just a lack of total numbers though but suitable housing in the right places”

What do you see as the big concerns for the constituency and what issues do you hope to champion?

Housing, employment and healthcare. These are the big three that will affect just about everyone. We have a chronic lack of housing, in Devon excluding the Unitary authority areas of Plymouth and Torbay we have 8,500 households on the waiting list for social housing. It’s not just a lack of total numbers though but suitable housing in the right places.

There is no coherent strategy for economic development in this part of the country. We lack high skilled, well-paid jobs in a vibrant private sector. This is caused to a great extent by being geographically isolated and lacking the infrastructure to allow for speedy and reliable public or private transport or even rural high-speed broadband. We need central government to form a coherent economic strategy for our region with massive investment in transport infrastructure and connectivity.

Healthcare, we have some of the poorest communities in the nation here with worse than average health outcomes. In the current financial year the NHS allocated the third highest amount of money per head of population to the Southwest ICB’s at £1,536. The formula for calculating this is based on various factors that determine the need of the population, poverty being a high indicator of poor health outcomes and the need for greater funding.  

For those eager to help, how can they get involved in the campaign?

I would ask that any member of the SDP or any citizen concerned with the state of our communities and nation who is based in West Devon to get in touch with me at [email protected].

For more information on the party visit our website at https://sdp.org.uk/

Simon Lee, Reform UK candidate for Sevenoaks

Simon Lee is the Reform UK prospective candidate for Sevenoaks.  We spoke with Simon about his decision to stand.

“it is being a father and my rewarding work with other children, that has led me into the political arena to secure a more safe and freer future for them. Reform U.K. seemed the only real choice for me”

Can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers?

My name is Simon Lee and I have been living in Sevenoaks for 11 years now and a frequent visitor to the town before becoming a resident. I am a veteran high performance coach and therapist of over 30 years for children and adults. I have recently written a book called ‘The Courage Project: The Counter Poise To Fear,’ which is a powerful call to courage for men to take responsibility for their society. I am publishing two more books this year. I have three children and it is being a father and my rewarding work with other children, that has led me into the political arena to secure a more safe and freer future for them. Reform U.K. seemed the only real choice for me, due to its complete separation from the authoritarian organisations seeking  to impose their control over the countries of Europe and beyond.

“there is a great concern from the young people about the ideologies drifting into schools, the madness of WOKE culture”

You’re the Spokesman for Sevenoaks what’s made you decide to represent this area?

Sevenoaks has been a Conservative stronghold for many years but recently the Lib Dem’s won all but one seat in the area. Having spoken to many people in the area, there is a great concern from the young people about the ideologies drifting into schools, the madness of WOKE culture and the looming threat of organisations like the WEF. This appears to be the crossover of concern that both the young and the older generations agree on. There is a general disillusionment with politics in Sevenoaks which is representative of the similar outlook, that has understandable spread throughout the U.K.

I feel it is vital that Sevenoaks and indeed all constituency’s realise that the mainstream parties are all aligned with the likes of the WHO and the WEF who want to remove people’s sovereignty. This is where unwanted policies like digital IDs, Net Zero, 15-minute neighbourhoods, ULEZ and other plans, designed to remove personal freedoms are originating from.

It is now obvious that we don’t have leaders in power but managers, who are compliant and serving the needs of those in power above them.

“The mainstream parties have always encouraged people not to waste their vote and we are now in a situation where voting a mainstream party is the real wasted vote”

If more people realised what this meant to themselves and their children, I believe they would mostly stay clear of such policies and the parties that represent them. The mainstream parties have always encouraged people not to waste their vote and we are now in a situation where voting a mainstream party is the real wasted vote, because we will end up with the organisations they serve in power. This will be at the expense and to the detriment of the British people they are supposed to serve. I am totally against the current coercive, manipulative and forceful government approach and believe true leadership is to earn and represent the trust and will of the people.

Ultimately I will champion looking after the needy and vulnerable in my society and encouraging responsibility for everyone, to protect and nurture the community against any harmful influences and help those in difficult circumstances.

For those eager to help and how can they get involved in the campaign?

Please visit the Reform UK Website at https://www.reformparty.uk/ for more information about the party and you can contact me at [email protected].