With local elections across much of the country in May, we speak with long term friend of the Croydon Constitutionalists, Mal McDermott of the Libertarian Party. Mal is running as a candidate for the Wishing Tree ward of Hastings Borough Council.
“I have decided to run as there is a need for some kind of fiscal oversight in local government”
Can you introduce yourself to our readers, and tell us what made you decide to run?
I’m Malachy McDermott, a financial analyst and former treasurer and London Group Leader of LPUK. I have decided to run as there is a need for some kind of fiscal oversight in local government and a need to deliver on meaningful projects and cut out the fluff.
What are the main concerns in your ward and if elected what wider issues do you hope to champion?
I’m running in St Leonards-on-Sea in the Wishing Tree ward. I’d like to see an improvement to our roads which have been wildly neglected as of late. On top of that I would like to act as a people’s fiscal watchdog, keeping them informed of how their money is being spent. Transparency and Fiscal Responsibility are the key components of my campaign. Although the current finances look okay, under the hood there is a lot more that needs to be done to make the area financially secure.
“I’d like to see an improvement to our roads which have been wildly neglected as of late”
How can people find out more or get involved in the campaign?
You can find out more about the Libertarian Party at https://libertarianpartyuk.com/, you can also follow us on X/Twitter and Facebook.
People can visit my candidate Facebook page and spread the word to their friends and family. Getting involved is as easy as voting for me!
