Kyn Pomlett is the SDP prospective candidate for Didcot and Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We spoke with Kyn about his decision to stand.
“I want a government that thinks of Britain as a home, not a business or a charity, which is not indifferent to the aspirations and welfare of the residents of these islands”
Can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers?
I am retired and have been married for 40 years. I was born in the West Midlands and lived in the UK, Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa. I have worked and studied in the fields of Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering and Project Management.
I have lived in Cholsey in South Oxfordshire for 30 years and I was a Cholsey Parish Councillor for 3 years.
“I live in one of the best areas of Britain. I know we can do better for the people in this area than the present national and local representatives”
What made you decide to stand for the SDP?
I joined the SDP in July 2020. I had been disillusioned by the 3 main parties for a long time and I was actively seeking a political home. I was drawn to the SDP through its pragmatic policies and focus on the family, community, and nation.
I want a government that thinks of Britain as a home, not a business or a charity, which is not indifferent to the aspirations and welfare of the residents of these islands.
You’re the Spokesman for Didcot & Wantage what’s made you decide to represent this area?
I have lived in the Didcot and Wantage constituency for 30 years and I honestly believe I live in one of the best areas of Britain. I know we can do better for the people in this area than the present national and local representatives.
“The development of infrastructure is lagging the new builds in the area. This has contributed to the shortage of GPs, struggling utility and transport provision”
What do you see as the big concerns for the constituency and what issues do you hope to champion?
My key concerns for the area are housing, health provision and local democracy.
The cost of local housing is extremely high, is of low quality and of high density. This has resulted in an urban city sprawl on the 3 market towns; this in an area that is predominately rural. We need new homes to be built; they must be appropriate and sensitive to the rural context and needs of the community.
The development of infrastructure is lagging the new builds in the area. This has contributed to the shortage of GPs, struggling utility and transport provision.
There is a deficit of local democracy as the authorities are unrelenting in their unquestioned application of Net Zero policies. These are starting to impact the community in terms of transport, road and verge maintenance, and low traffic neighbourhoods.
For those eager to help, how can they get involved in the campaign?
The Social Democratic Party offer a real alternative. A vote for me is a vote to end the indifference of politicians and to put people in Didcot and Wantage back in control.
If you would like to raise any issues in our area or would like to help and support me, please contact me on [email protected], please also follow me on Twitter.
