Antony Antoniou is the Reform UK Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Northampton North. We spoke with Antony about his decision to stand.
“There are issues in the UK that require addressing as a matter of urgency, our society is becoming increasingly polarised and there is a spirit national sabotage from within”
Can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers?
My name is Antony Antoniou, I was born in Northampton and have lived here all my life, with the exception of the odd period spent abroad. I have always wanted to represent Northampton and contribute to the community, which I have done in the past, in many different ways. I have been a mentor for the University of Northampton, I have been a QCF assessor, helping young people to progress academically whilst they are working and recently, I also became a parish councillor, for my local area, which is Kingsthorpe.
I run my own business and always have done, so there are many issues which I not only understand, but ones that I also have personal experience with.
What made you decide to stand for Reform UK?
I decided to stand as an independent MP last year, simply because I felt politically homeless and I wanted to be free to voice my opinion as I wished. Over time, I began to feel that the policies of Reform UK were very similar to my own, and therefore it made perfect sense for me to join the party and campaign as a team.
There are issues in the UK that require addressing as a matter of urgency, our society is becoming increasingly polarised and there is a spirit national sabotage from within, when we live in the best country in the world and we should be free to be proud of our nation, our flag, our way of life and the right to protect it.
Northampton North is, and always has been split along party lines, with little room for anyone else, which has not been good for the area. I am of the opinion that rather than see this as an obstacle, I see it as a necessary challenge, to get out there and argue our case, for the better good of all.
You’re the Spokesman for Northampton North, what’s made you decide to represent this area?
Northampton is my hometown and I live in the Northampton North area. I am already active in this area with council business and I really want to be able to improve things at a local level.
“We need supporters to spread the word, encourage the public to attend our meetings and help us to break the two-party deadlock that has been so catastrophic for this country”
What do you see as the big concerns for the constituency and what issues do you hope to champion?
There is an increasing drug-fuelled crime problem in parts of Northampton North along with the same issues that are faced by most of the country, including access to essential services, housing, cost of living, concerns about mass immigration and the impact it is having on communities, which are overwhelmed with people who are living parallel lives, communities, within communities.
For those eager to help, how can they get involved in the campaign?
I am currently looking for premises which we can use as our campaign headquarters in Northampton. This would enable us to have a visible presence and enable the public to visit and speak to us in person.
We need supporters to spread the word, encourage the public to attend our meetings and help us to break the two-party deadlock that has been so catastrophic for this country. Please follow my social media and even better, get in touch and participate with me, live on a stream, raw, unedited debate.
I do try to maintain a large social media presence, with posts, videos and live streams and in that regard, I would be happy to participate in a live stream, should the opportunity arise.
Fine me at:
https://www.facebook.com/ReformUKNorthamptonNorth
https://www.instagram.com/reformuk.northampton
https://twitter.com/antonyantoniou
