Labour came to power with their largest majority since 1997, we have the lowest number of Conservative MPs ever, and the SNP has been pushed back in Scotland. The SDP ran their highest number of candidates since the 80s, and we have increased independent, Green, and Reform MPs. Now we ask the candidates, General Election 2024 – How was it for you?
Join us on Wednesday 21st August for our drinks and conversation with a panel of local candidates. We will be asking about the campaign, their experiences and thoughts on what happens next.
Confirmed Panel:
Marian Newton, Reform UK candidate for Lewisham West and East DulwichVinayak Malhotra, Reform UK candidate for Croydon WestDamon Young, SDP Candidate for Epsom and Ewell
For drinks, conversation, panel discussion and Q&A asking General Election 2024 – How was it for you? Come along Wednesday 21st August, Whispers Purley at 7pm.
This is part of our #ThirdWednesday drinks and events, we hold these in association with Dick Delingpole’s #ThirdWednesday Libertarian drinks club, and POLITICS in PUBS a group of people from across the political spectrum who value the freedom to question and to speak openly.
Marian Newton is the Reform UK Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Lewisham West and East Dulwich. We spoke with Marian about her decision to stand.
“I believe this country needs drastically reforming, and I just want to help with this as much as I can”
Can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers?
Born, and grew up in North Derbyshire, I went to art school and a college of technology. I eventually moved to London, and then abroad, to work on the airlines.
I joined the Brexit Party in 2018 and then I became a member of ‘Reform UK’.
“I’d like to give the people the chance to vote for a new common sense, and honest party”
What made you decide to stand for Reform UK?
I believe this country needs drastically reforming, and I just want to help with this as much as I can.
I was asked to ‘stand’ in West Lewisham & Dulwich East. I’d like to give the people the chance to vote for a new common sense, and honest party.
What do you see as the big concerns for the constituency and what issues do you hope to champion?
Some of the things that I would look into are the following:-
Lewisham is the 3rd most dangerous borough in London. With violence and sexual offences, homelessness, premature deaths of 75 year olds and education of 19 year-olds without a level 3 qualification etc.
For those eager to help, how can they get involved in the campaign?
Marian Newton is the Reform UK Prospective GLA Candidate for Croydon and Sutton in the upcoming London elections. We spoke with Marian about her decision to stand.
“I’d like to give the people of Croydon and Sutton the chance to vote for a new common-sense party”
Can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers?
Born and grew up in North Derbyshire. I went to art school, and a college of technology. I then decided to move to London, and then abroad, to work on the airlines. I had always voted Conservative. It was like a religion in my family. In 2013/14 I became disillusioned with them and joined UKIP, then I joined the ‘Brexit Party’ which became ‘Reform UK’.
What made you decide to stand for Reform UK?
I was asked to, and I’d like to give the people of Croydon and Sutton the chance to vote for a new common-sense party. I believe this country needs drastically reforming, and I just want to help with this as much as I can.
“blighted by knife crime, Reform will hold the Met Police to account on targeting this terrible crime blighting so many young lives”
You’re the GLA Candidate for Croydon and Sutton what’s made you decide to represent this area, and what do you see as the big concerns for the constituency?
Being outer London boroughs ULEZ, and the general war on motoring is a major issue. Much of Croydon and Sutton is best accessed by car, and local amenities might be across the border in Surrey. Croydon and more recently Sutton has been blighted by knife crime, Reform will hold the Met Police to account on targeting this terrible crime blighting so many young lives. Sutton suffers from poor public transport, and better services to London is a key concern. In Croydon we have seen the demise of the town centre, and I would want to work with MPs, and Councillors across parties to do all we can to revive this major shopping destination.
“get rid of the ULEZ, completely, to start with. It is totally unacceptable”
More widely what would you like to see change in London from the Mayor and GLA?
To get rid of the ULEZ, completely, to start with. It is totally unacceptable to treat the ordinary, hardworking, members of society, with these astronomical charges!
For those eager to help, how can they get involved in the campaign?
