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/.
