Kabeer Kher is the Reform UK Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Mid Norfolk. We spoke with Kabeer about his decision to stand.
Can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers?
My name is Kabeer Kher. I was born in Northern Ireland where I grew up above the family pub. I went to University in Glasgow to study international business. After graduating I worked for BT, ran a business for several years, followed by a career in financial services. I settled in Norfolk in 2015 where I live with my wife and 2 children.
What made you decide to stand for Reform UK?
I decided to join Reform UK when our genius Prime Minister decided to ban UK Shale Gas in the middle of the worst energy crisis since 1973. I realised in that moment that the Conservative Party has absolutely no idea how to look after the interests of the people in this country. When I read the policies for Reform UK, I felt like I had found my people and that it was time for me to step forward and do something to change this country.
You’re the Spokesman for Mid Norfolk what’s made you decide to represent this area?
Mid-Norfolk is where I have lived for the last 9 years. My wife’s family are from here and my parents and siblings have since moved here with their family.
What do you see as the big concerns for the constituency and what issues do you hope to champion?
The most pressing concern for Mid-Norfolk is flooding. My parents have been directly affected by the flooding in Attleborough in 2023 as a result of house building on flood plains. The government’s decision to stop dredging rivers is exacerbating the issue. I would like to see a ban on building houses on flood plains, and a part nationalisation of the water companies to end the profiteering at the expense of local people. I would also like to see much more investment in nuclear energy so we achieve energy self-sufficiency instead of wasting billions on wind farms and solar farms which only work intermittently and do not last anywhere near as long as nuclear power plants.
For those eager to help, how can they get involved in the campaign?
For those who want to joint my campaign they can find me on Facebook at Reform UK Mid-Norfolk or on X @KherKabeer / Reform UK Mid-Norfolk or email me at [email protected].