Peter Hopper is the Reform UK Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for West Suffolk. We spoke with Peter about his decision to stand.
“I am standing for Reform UK as I despair at the current state of the two main parties, who are, in effect two sides of the same coin”
Can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
My name is Peter Hopper and I’m the PPC for Reform UK , representing West Suffolk.
I grew up in Durham and attended a grammar school there before graduating from London University with an honour’s degree.
I am now retired having spent most of my working life in the commercial world. I was Commercial Director of a very large retail company for many years before launching my own international consultancy business.
“For over 30 years I have had and continue to have racehorses and bloodstock breeding interests in the town, and I am a long-term supporter of The National Stud”
What made you decide to stand for Reform UK?
I am standing for Reform UK as I despair at the current state of the two main parties, who are, in effect two sides of the same coin.
Under the Tories we have ended up after 14 years with the highest levels of taxation, record immigration (both legal and illegal), net zero madness and massive waste in the public sector.
Expect more of the same under a Labour administration.
We need a re-set of British politics. First past the post makes it very difficult for a new, challenger party like ours, but the more people who vote for us the more likely we are to achieve fair representation in parliament.
You’re the spokesperson for West Suffolk, what’s made you decide to represent this area?
I have a keen interest in West Suffolk, especially Newmarket. For over 30 years I have had and continue to have racehorses and bloodstock breeding interests in the town, and I am a long-term supporter of The National Stud.
“there are local issues, such as the spread of solar energy farms, the need for re-generation of our high streets, and let’s not forget the potholes!”
What do you see as the big concerns for the constituency and what issues do you hope to champion?
The major problems facing the people of West Suffolk are the same as those facing the nation, but as ever, there are local issues, such as the spread of solar energy farms, the need for re-generation of our high streets, and let’s not forget the potholes!
Over the next few weeks and months, I will be out and about and listening and learning about local concerns and have already been contacted by a lot of constituents with ideas for change.
The Reform policies are just plain common sense and reflect the views of millions who voted Leave and who yearn for a fair, balanced, inclusive, and rewarding society.
Voters are turning to Reform out of a genuine desire for change.
For those eager to help, how can they get involved in the campaign?
I can be contacted at [email protected].
