With local elections across here in Croydon in May, we speak with Máté Andrási, Reform UK candidate for South Croydon.
“I am a legal immigrant, a classical liberal, and a patriot by choice who believes that Britain’s strength lies in its values”
Can you introduce yourself to our readers, and tell us what made you decide to run?
I am a legal immigrant, a classical liberal, and a patriot by choice who believes that Britain’s strength lies in its values, not its identity politics. My career in the technology sector has been dedicated to one thing: efficiency. As an Agile Programme Manager and practitioner of Lean Six Sigma, I specialise in optimising complex systems and ruthlessly eliminating waste.
I apply that same analytical rigour to politics. In Reform, I see a movement demanding common sense. They are the only party brave enough to judge individuals by the content of their character rather than the quotas they fill. My own journey to this country was driven by a respect for British law and liberty—ideals that are currently threatened by weak borders, wasteful spending, and a policing system afraid to enforce order.
“A smaller, sharper council that lives within its means: audit every pound, publish every contract, and put Croydon taxpayers first again”
What do you see as the big issues for Croydon and if elected what would you hope to champion?
Croydon is £1.4 billion in the red and still paying £86 million a year just to service the debt left by decades of failure. Enough. We will freeze all non-essential consulting and agency spend – no more £1.5 million+ vanity contracts – and redirect every saved pound into debt reduction and frontline services.
A smaller, sharper council that lives within its means: audit every pound, publish every contract, and put Croydon taxpayers first again. Not by raising your taxes and issuing more penalties but by stopping waste.
How can people find out more or get involved in the campaign?
You can find out more in our booklet ‘CROYDON NEEDS REFORM – OUR CONTRACT WITH YOU’. You can also follow us on Facebook or contact us at chair.croydon@reformuk.com.
