With the Makerfield by-election hitting the headlines we speak with Dan Clarke, the Libertarian Party candidate.
Can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers?
I’m Dan Clarke, I’m the Libertarian Party Parliamentary candidate for the Makerfield by-election. Which is taking place on 18th June. I am also standing in a local council by election for Farnworth ward (Widnes) which is taking place on 25th June.
“We are completely against the “Digital ID” that this authoritarian government is obsessed in pushing through”
Can you outline the main policies and principles of the Libertarian Party?
Our main principles are lower taxes, maximum personal freedom and implementation of a Constitution for the United Kingdom. We want to Enshrine the right to digital freedoms into constitutional law. We are completely against the “Digital ID” that this authoritarian government is obsessed in pushing through.
“This is definitely a by-election to get rid of Starmer, regardless of who wins”
What do you see as the big issues for Makerfield and what if elected what would you hope to champion?
The big issues I see in Makerfield are huge dislike of Kier Starmer. This is definitely a by-election to get rid of Starmer, regardless of who wins. If I win, I will champion constituents right to privacy. I will work tirelessly to stoop ‘Digital ID’ From happening. People have a right to privacy.
“the time for classical liberalism/Libertarianism is now. The movement is growing, we are fighting more elections”
Any other thoughts you would like to share with our readers?
My thoughts for your readers are- the time for classical liberalism/Libertarianism is now. The movement is growing, we are fighting more elections. We are showing the UK that we are here, we are serious and we will eventually succeed.
For those eager to help, how can they get involved in the campaign?
For anyone wishing to help out campaigning in Makerfield can either contact the party via our website or contact me directly via email: Dan.clarke@libertarianpartyuk.com.
Please also help my campaign by donating at https://www.gofundme.com/f/makerfield-by-election-funds.
You can also follow the Libertarian Party UK on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X/Twitter.
“Our main principles are lower taxes, maximum personal freedom and implementation of a Constitution for the United Kingdom”