Edward Oakenful is the Reform UK Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Derbyshire Dales. We spoke with Edward about his decision to stand.
“We have the highest taxes since WW2, and I cannot think of any public service that is doing well. What value for money are taxpayers actually getting?”
Can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers?
I have pretty much lived in Derbyshire all my life and love the scenery and beauty of our wonderful county. There is so much to see and do all across the area, from its many pretty villages to the majestic Chatsworth House.
My background is in business, and I have managed my own property investment fund for longer than a decade.
I am passionate about sport, having played to a high level in Seniors Tennis, with a high of 47 in the M45 world rankings and having captained England in a Four Nations against Wales, Scotland, and Ireland.
“The madness of Net Zero which is exporting British jobs abroad and making us all colder and poorer”
What made you decide to stand for Reform UK?
For many decades now I have been despairing at how badly our country is being run:
We have the highest taxes since WW2, and I cannot think of any public service that is doing well. What value for money are taxpayers actually getting?
Our borders are completely open with no solution in sight to the ‘free-for-all’ that is our immigration policy, despite tough words from the Prime Minister!
The madness of Net Zero which is exporting British jobs abroad and making us all colder and poorer.
All these main areas where the tired old parties of the Conservatives, Labour and Lib Dems have essentially the same policies.
You’re the Spokesman for Derbyshire Dales what’s made you decide to represent this area?
I live in the Derbyshire Dales and have done pretty much my whole life. I believe we deserve representation in Parliament from a local MP who cares about and understands the rural economy.
“I will be championing the fantastic work our farmers do to feed Great Britain in all weathers. I believe the industry needs better support and especially significant reduction of the red tape”
What do you see as the big concerns for the constituency and what issues do you hope to champion?
Farming is a massive topical issue. All across Europe and the world we are seeing “Net Zero” policies imposed on farming communities, with hugely detrimental effects on both farmers and local populations. These authoritarian policies have triggered large-scale demonstrations as far away as Sri Lanka and the European Union, and we have also seen them in our own country on the back of the draconian measures introduced recently in Wales.
As a country, we import over 50% of our food needs. This leaves us greatly exposed if there were to be any shock to the world trade system. We need to boost our own food production to over 75%, and I will be championing the fantastic work our farmers do to feed Great Britain in all weathers. I believe the industry needs better support and especially significant reduction of the red tape that holds many farmers back from doing the job they love. I live on a farm and see first hand the barriers raised by our government at every turn to prevent farmers from actually working the land.
For those eager to help, how can they get involved in the campaign?
Please get in touch with me at: [email protected]
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