With local elections across London in May, we speak with Marco Bocci, Libertarian Party candidate for Lavender Fields ward in the London Borough of Merton.
“I decided to stand because I believe I can make a difference, bring back values that seem to be lost in the political world”
Can you introduce yourself to our readers, and tell us what made you decide to run?
My name is Marco Bocci and I decided to get involved in politics after being let down over and over by politicians who always promise a lot and deliver very little. The easiest thing to do for us citizens is to just forget about it and get on with our lives but, that’s just not me. I decided to stand because I believe I can make a difference, bring back values that seem to be lost in the political world today. Honesty, taking responsibility when things go wrong and delivering what promised during election times.
“providing the correct incentives for people to dispose items correctly, especially bulky ones. The council is currently going about this problem the wrong way”
What are the main concerns in your ward and if elected what wider issues do you hope to champion?
I am a candidate for councillor of the Lavender Fields ward in London Borough of Merton. One of the main issues affecting the area are the high streets that are dying due to over regulation and over taxation, my plan is to scrap business rates entirely to transform Merton in a local business and start-up hub. Other issues that I believe needs addressing are anti-social behaviour and fly tipping, the first to be tackled by reducing dark spots and the latter by providing the correct incentives for people to dispose items correctly, especially bulky ones. The council is currently going about this problem the wrong way, pop up tips are helping but not doing enough to resolve the issue.
How can people find out more or get involved in the campaign?
Reach out directly to me using the email address marco.bocci@libertarianpartyuk.com to get involved.
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“One of the main issues affecting the area are the high streets that are dying due to over regulation and over taxation”
