We spoke with Les Beaumont when he ran for council in 2022. Les is now the SDP’s prospective candidate for the Ealing North constituency.
“Labour has abandoned working-class values and Tory rule has seen a disastrous decline in our wealth, resources and social cohesion”
Can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers?
I’ve lived in the Ealing North constituency and its predecessor since 1995. I’m married with four grown-up children and four grandchildren. I enjoy cycling, reading, and watching football (born in North London, I’m a lifelong Arsenal fan) and take a keen interest in current affairs.
Before retirement, I ran a commercial cleaning company. You’ll now find me during the week at my local community-run library.
What made you decide to stand again for the SDP?
The major parties can’t match the mix of left-of-centre economic policies and socially conservative values that are unique to the SDP.
Our motto is ‘Family Community Nation’ and we are passionate about ensuring that government nurtures all three. Sadly, Labour has abandoned working-class values and Tory rule has seen a disastrous decline in our wealth, resources and social cohesion.
“the SDP’s goal is a united community grounded in a common vision of what the nation is and what it stands for”
You’re the Spokesman for Ealing North what’s made you decide to represent this area?
I stood in the local council elections in 2022. I’m standing again in the general election to give my fellow constituents the chance to vote for the SDP. A party that represents what I believe are the values and aspirations of the vast majority of British people.
Ealing’s is a diverse population but whatever your religion, ethnicity or heritage, the SDP’s goal is a united community grounded in a common vision of what the nation is and what it stands for.
“The SDP has a comprehensive set of policies to tackle these issues. Not short-term fixes but long-term solutions”
What do you see as the big concerns for the constituency and what issues do you hope to champion?
The Economy, Health and Housing.
The SDP has a comprehensive set of policies to tackle these issues. Not short-term fixes but long-term solutions. Solutions that will re-energise our country and bring us lasting prosperity, will transform our health service into one to be proud of once again and will build homes in which our young people can bring up a family in comfort and security.
For those eager to help, how can they get involved in the campaign?
Join the SDP! Go to https://sdp.org.uk/ read our policies and click on Join in the top right-hand corner of the screen. You can become a member or, for just £1 a month, become a Friend of the SDP.
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