General Election FAQ

• Immediately it is the Cost of Living Crisis

• Long term it is the growing debt mountain

The answer is different for each socioeconomic group

• Focusing on those with the most need, then all forms of social care and simply being able to keep their head above water

· My whole manifesto is built around showing how we can have a sustainable future that does not cost but rather saves money and provides other benefits.

The question was are you running because of what the Lib Dems did during the selection process? The answer is an emphatic no. I am running having returned to my previous state of being an independent and because party politics is broken. Businessmen like myself and other people who have had different careers and so different expertise need to become MPs – Not career politicians

1^st talk to the candidate, listen to what they say at hustings and write it down. Follow up with any answers and get it in writing. Ask under what conditions something in a manifesto might not be delivered. I.e. grill the candidates on how they will deliver what they have said or what their party has said it will do. Get beyond "Political Promises"

• 1^st and most important is making sure we have an emergency plan for the mass production of Masks (FFP2/3) - Masks of the correct type protect - face coverings do not
• That we have a relevant stock for emergency services so we don't lose those key workers
• Be prepared to move on scientific advice faster. Covid issues were a lot bigger because of the speed of response.

• Riparian rights licences should all be removed so that any water company can be fined according to what they do.
• If they go bust then they come back to public ownership
• They must be forced to use new methods for managing sewage (Like Hydrothermal Carbonisation). Change the game so that sewage becomes part of sustainable food production
• Start to limit water taken from rivers after farming has had a chance to adopt how it farms for lower water use
• finish implementing the Water Neutrality Act and in fact go further by having a schedule for reduction not just neutrality

Somewhere over the Rainbow - IZ Kamakawiwo'ole

Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

It became apparent to me, as I spent more time as a Cllr, and went through the positions of opposition spokesperson to being on the executive and now being an independent, that many of the issues we face locally can only really be solved by Westminster. The most obvious example is social care (I wrote a letter about this previously)

This, plus seeing how Westminster party politics works and how many MPs simply go for the opposite of whatever the administration says. i.e. They just oppose. No one I speak to likes the shouting they see in Westminster.

I try to scrutinise what is being said, but also try and give solutions via amendments and motions. I also seed ideas which is how I believe an MP should act. MPs should work for the best outcome of the people of their constituency and for the nation.

I am married, have 2 children and 3 grand . My wife and I have always supported each other in things we think are important. My family is concerned about the level of abuse that is levelled at MPs and worried how this might impact them. Our conclusion is that if people don’t step forward then nothing will change.

For different reasons, those that don’t think any party actually represents them, which is the majority of people I speak with saying things like “I really want an alternative”

Another set is those that have stopped voting because to quote a few of them “All politicians are the same” It's only when they see a viable independent that they go “Oh I’ll read that, thanks for standing”. There are also quite a lot of people who want an MP who has run a business and who will bring that way of thinking to Parliament. Finally, there are those that have seen me as a Cllr, watched me stand up for local issues, and see that I care about them and the environment. If I do as well as David Tully did in Rochdale (21%) of the vote then it's likely I would win the seat. FYI David was simply a local businessman who wanted to help his constituency. The reason 21% would win is that the rest of the vote is being split between, Conservatives, Labour, Lib Dems, Reform and Greens. Just the odd person is saying they are voting a specific way so far.

The number one thing is that they don’t trust the current MPs and specifically the current government. After that it has been a lot about immigration, housing, the NHS and access to GPs. Many business people have mentioned red tape and how councils are impacting the high street by raising parking charges.

I am representing voters and local business. Not any party. That means

1. All Views

From the Reading West wards of Tilehurst, Norcott and Kentwood, to our 15 rural locations, residents come from all walks of life. As an independent MP, I will make sure that every type of voice is represented in Parliament.

2. Breaking Free from Party Whips

Party loyalty constrains MPs. It forces them to vote for the party line even when it is against local interests. As an independent MP, I’m not constrained by these handcuffs. My allegiance lies 100% with you.

3. Tailoring Solutions to Local Challenges

With its urban and rural mix, Reading West and Mid Berkshire faces unique challenges. Affordable housing, transportation, environmental sustainability, and healthcare access, to name a few. As an independent MP, I will work tirelessly with you, creating solutions to improve our lives.

4. Building Cross-Party Alliances

Independence isn’t isolation. It means I can be nimble and collaborate across party lines. A golden opportunity for me to champion legislation to benefit you all.

5. Upholding Accountability and Transparency

As an independent MP one of my top priorities is to earn your trust. I promise to work in a transparent and accountable manner, responsible to my constituents. My life experience and direction from the community will drive my decisions. Constituents’ needs will come before mine.

6. Working in parliament and the constituency

Imagine an MP who hosts meetings across the constituency, listens intently to local concerns, and actively involves constituents in decision-making. I’m committing to do this as my aspirations are to be a great constituency MP. For me, as an independent, I want to reinvigorate civic engagement, encouraging residents to participate in shaping their own destiny by working closely with me.

7. Integrity

Trust in politicians has declined. To change this, my commitment is to principles, not party politics. My belief is that this will inspire confidence that I’m public, and not self-serving.

• Immediately it is the Cost of Living Crisis

• Long term it is the growing debt mountain

The answer is different for each socioeconomic group

• Focusing on those with the most need, then all forms of social care and simply being able to keep their head above water

· My whole manifesto is built around showing how we can have a sustainable future that does not cost but rather saves money and provides other benefits.

The question was are you running because of what the Lib Dems did during the selection process? The answer is an emphatic no. I am running having returned to my previous state of being an independent and because party politics is broken. Businessmen like myself and other people who have had different careers and so different expertise need to become MPs – Not career politicians

1^st talk to the candidate, listen to what they say at hustings and write it down. Follow up with any answers and get it in writing. Ask under what conditions something in a manifesto might not be delivered. I.e. grill the candidates on how they will deliver what they have said or what their party has said it will do. Get beyond "Political Promises"

• 1^st and most important is making sure we have an emergency plan for the mass production of Masks (FFP2/3) - Masks of the correct type protect - face coverings do not
• That we have a relevant stock for emergency services so we don't lose those key workers
• Be prepared to move on scientific advice faster. Covid issues were a lot bigger because of the speed of response.

• Riparian rights licences should all be removed so that any water company can be fined according to what they do.
• If they go bust then they come back to public ownership
• They must be forced to use new methods for managing sewage (Like Hydrothermal Carbonisation). Change the game so that sewage becomes part of sustainable food production
• Start to limit water taken from rivers after farming has had a chance to adopt how it farms for lower water use
• finish implementing the Water Neutrality Act and in fact go further by having a schedule for reduction not just neutrality

Somewhere over the Rainbow - IZ Kamakawiwo'ole

Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

It became apparent to me, as I spent more time as a Cllr, and went through the positions of opposition spokesperson to being on the executive and now being an independent, that many of the issues we face locally can only really be solved by Westminster. The most obvious example is social care (I wrote a letter about this previously)

This, plus seeing how Westminster party politics works and how many MPs simply go for the opposite of whatever the administration says. i.e. They just oppose. No one I speak to likes the shouting they see in Westminster.

I try to scrutinise what is being said, but also try and give solutions via amendments and motions. I also seed ideas which is how I believe an MP should act. MPs should work for the best outcome of the people of their constituency and for the nation.

I am married, have 2 children and 3 grand . My wife and I have always supported each other in things we think are important. My family is concerned about the level of abuse that is levelled at MPs and worried how this might impact them. Our conclusion is that if people don’t step forward then nothing will change.

For different reasons, those that don’t think any party actually represents them, which is the majority of people I speak with saying things like “I really want an alternative”

Another set is those that have stopped voting because to quote a few of them “All politicians are the same” It's only when they see a viable independent that they go “Oh I’ll read that, thanks for standing”. There are also quite a lot of people who want an MP who has run a business and who will bring that way of thinking to Parliament. Finally, there are those that have seen me as a Cllr, watched me stand up for local issues, and see that I care about them and the environment. If I do as well as David Tully did in Rochdale (21%) of the vote then it's likely I would win the seat. FYI David was simply a local businessman who wanted to help his constituency. The reason 21% would win is that the rest of the vote is being split between, Conservatives, Labour, Lib Dems, Reform and Greens. Just the odd person is saying they are voting a specific way so far.

The number one thing is that they don’t trust the current MPs and specifically the current government. After that it has been a lot about immigration, housing, the NHS and access to GPs. Many business people have mentioned red tape and how councils are impacting the high street by raising parking charges.

I am representing voters and local business. Not any party. That means

1. All Views

From the Reading West wards of Tilehurst, Norcott and Kentwood, to our 15 rural locations, residents come from all walks of life. As an independent MP, I will make sure that every type of voice is represented in Parliament.

2. Breaking Free from Party Whips

Party loyalty constrains MPs. It forces them to vote for the party line even when it is against local interests. As an independent MP, I’m not constrained by these handcuffs. My allegiance lies 100% with you.

3. Tailoring Solutions to Local Challenges

With its urban and rural mix, Reading West and Mid Berkshire faces unique challenges. Affordable housing, transportation, environmental sustainability, and healthcare access, to name a few. As an independent MP, I will work tirelessly with you, creating solutions to improve our lives.

4. Building Cross-Party Alliances

Independence isn’t isolation. It means I can be nimble and collaborate across party lines. A golden opportunity for me to champion legislation to benefit you all.

5. Upholding Accountability and Transparency

As an independent MP one of my top priorities is to earn your trust. I promise to work in a transparent and accountable manner, responsible to my constituents. My life experience and direction from the community will drive my decisions. Constituents’ needs will come before mine.

6. Working in parliament and the constituency

Imagine an MP who hosts meetings across the constituency, listens intently to local concerns, and actively involves constituents in decision-making. I’m committing to do this as my aspirations are to be a great constituency MP. For me, as an independent, I want to reinvigorate civic engagement, encouraging residents to participate in shaping their own destiny by working closely with me.

7. Integrity

Trust in politicians has declined. To change this, my commitment is to principles, not party politics. My belief is that this will inspire confidence that I’m public, and not self-serving.

• Immediately it is the Cost of Living Crisis

• Long term it is the growing debt mountain

The answer is different for each socioeconomic group

• Focusing on those with the most need, then all forms of social care and simply being able to keep their head above water

· My whole manifesto is built around showing how we can have a sustainable future that does not cost but rather saves money and provides other benefits.

The question was are you running because of what the Lib Dems did during the selection process? The answer is an emphatic no. I am running having returned to my previous state of being an independent and because party politics is broken. Businessmen like myself and other people who have had different careers and so different expertise need to become MPs – Not career politicians

1^st talk to the candidate, listen to what they say at hustings and write it down. Follow up with any answers and get it in writing. Ask under what conditions something in a manifesto might not be delivered. I.e. grill the candidates on how they will deliver what they have said or what their party has said it will do. Get beyond "Political Promises"

• 1^st and most important is making sure we have an emergency plan for the mass production of Masks (FFP2/3) - Masks of the correct type protect - face coverings do not
• That we have a relevant stock for emergency services so we don't lose those key workers
• Be prepared to move on scientific advice faster. Covid issues were a lot bigger because of the speed of response.

• Riparian rights licences should all be removed so that any water company can be fined according to what they do.
• If they go bust then they come back to public ownership
• They must be forced to use new methods for managing sewage (Like Hydrothermal Carbonisation). Change the game so that sewage becomes part of sustainable food production
• Start to limit water taken from rivers after farming has had a chance to adopt how it farms for lower water use
• finish implementing the Water Neutrality Act and in fact go further by having a schedule for reduction not just neutrality

Somewhere over the Rainbow - IZ Kamakawiwo'ole

Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

It became apparent to me, as I spent more time as a Cllr, and went through the positions of opposition spokesperson to being on the executive and now being an independent, that many of the issues we face locally can only really be solved by Westminster. The most obvious example is social care (I wrote a letter about this previously)

This, plus seeing how Westminster party politics works and how many MPs simply go for the opposite of whatever the administration says. i.e. They just oppose. No one I speak to likes the shouting they see in Westminster.

I try to scrutinise what is being said, but also try and give solutions via amendments and motions. I also seed ideas which is how I believe an MP should act. MPs should work for the best outcome of the people of their constituency and for the nation.

I am married, have 2 children and 3 grand . My wife and I have always supported each other in things we think are important. My family is concerned about the level of abuse that is levelled at MPs and worried how this might impact them. Our conclusion is that if people don’t step forward then nothing will change.

For different reasons, those that don’t think any party actually represents them, which is the majority of people I speak with saying things like “I really want an alternative”

Another set is those that have stopped voting because to quote a few of them “All politicians are the same” It's only when they see a viable independent that they go “Oh I’ll read that, thanks for standing”. There are also quite a lot of people who want an MP who has run a business and who will bring that way of thinking to Parliament. Finally, there are those that have seen me as a Cllr, watched me stand up for local issues, and see that I care about them and the environment. If I do as well as David Tully did in Rochdale (21%) of the vote then it's likely I would win the seat. FYI David was simply a local businessman who wanted to help his constituency. The reason 21% would win is that the rest of the vote is being split between, Conservatives, Labour, Lib Dems, Reform and Greens. Just the odd person is saying they are voting a specific way so far.

The number one thing is that they don’t trust the current MPs and specifically the current government. After that it has been a lot about immigration, housing, the NHS and access to GPs. Many business people have mentioned red tape and how councils are impacting the high street by raising parking charges.

I am representing voters and local business. Not any party. That means

1. All Views

From the Reading West wards of Tilehurst, Norcott and Kentwood, to our 15 rural locations, residents come from all walks of life. As an independent MP, I will make sure that every type of voice is represented in Parliament.

2. Breaking Free from Party Whips

Party loyalty constrains MPs. It forces them to vote for the party line even when it is against local interests. As an independent MP, I’m not constrained by these handcuffs. My allegiance lies 100% with you.

3. Tailoring Solutions to Local Challenges

With its urban and rural mix, Reading West and Mid Berkshire faces unique challenges. Affordable housing, transportation, environmental sustainability, and healthcare access, to name a few. As an independent MP, I will work tirelessly with you, creating solutions to improve our lives.

4. Building Cross-Party Alliances

Independence isn’t isolation. It means I can be nimble and collaborate across party lines. A golden opportunity for me to champion legislation to benefit you all.

5. Upholding Accountability and Transparency

As an independent MP one of my top priorities is to earn your trust. I promise to work in a transparent and accountable manner, responsible to my constituents. My life experience and direction from the community will drive my decisions. Constituents’ needs will come before mine.

6. Working in parliament and the constituency

Imagine an MP who hosts meetings across the constituency, listens intently to local concerns, and actively involves constituents in decision-making. I’m committing to do this as my aspirations are to be a great constituency MP. For me, as an independent, I want to reinvigorate civic engagement, encouraging residents to participate in shaping their own destiny by working closely with me.

7. Integrity

Trust in politicians has declined. To change this, my commitment is to principles, not party politics. My belief is that this will inspire confidence that I’m public, and not self-serving.

• Immediately it is the Cost of Living Crisis

• Long term it is the growing debt mountain

The answer is different for each socioeconomic group

• Focusing on those with the most need, then all forms of social care and simply being able to keep their head above water

· My whole manifesto is built around showing how we can have a sustainable future that does not cost but rather saves money and provides other benefits.

The question was are you running because of what the Lib Dems did during the selection process? The answer is an emphatic no. I am running having returned to my previous state of being an independent and because party politics is broken. Businessmen like myself and other people who have had different careers and so different expertise need to become MPs – Not career politicians

1^st talk to the candidate, listen to what they say at hustings and write it down. Follow up with any answers and get it in writing. Ask under what conditions something in a manifesto might not be delivered. I.e. grill the candidates on how they will deliver what they have said or what their party has said it will do. Get beyond "Political Promises"

• 1^st and most important is making sure we have an emergency plan for the mass production of Masks (FFP2/3) - Masks of the correct type protect - face coverings do not
• That we have a relevant stock for emergency services so we don't lose those key workers
• Be prepared to move on scientific advice faster. Covid issues were a lot bigger because of the speed of response.

• Riparian rights licences should all be removed so that any water company can be fined according to what they do.
• If they go bust then they come back to public ownership
• They must be forced to use new methods for managing sewage (Like Hydrothermal Carbonisation). Change the game so that sewage becomes part of sustainable food production
• Start to limit water taken from rivers after farming has had a chance to adopt how it farms for lower water use
• finish implementing the Water Neutrality Act and in fact go further by having a schedule for reduction not just neutrality

Somewhere over the Rainbow - IZ Kamakawiwo'ole

Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

It became apparent to me, as I spent more time as a Cllr, and went through the positions of opposition spokesperson to being on the executive and now being an independent, that many of the issues we face locally can only really be solved by Westminster. The most obvious example is social care (I wrote a letter about this previously)

This, plus seeing how Westminster party politics works and how many MPs simply go for the opposite of whatever the administration says. i.e. They just oppose. No one I speak to likes the shouting they see in Westminster.

I try to scrutinise what is being said, but also try and give solutions via amendments and motions. I also seed ideas which is how I believe an MP should act. MPs should work for the best outcome of the people of their constituency and for the nation.

I am married, have 2 children and 3 grand . My wife and I have always supported each other in things we think are important. My family is concerned about the level of abuse that is levelled at MPs and worried how this might impact them. Our conclusion is that if people don’t step forward then nothing will change.

For different reasons, those that don’t think any party actually represents them, which is the majority of people I speak with saying things like “I really want an alternative”

Another set is those that have stopped voting because to quote a few of them “All politicians are the same” It's only when they see a viable independent that they go “Oh I’ll read that, thanks for standing”. There are also quite a lot of people who want an MP who has run a business and who will bring that way of thinking to Parliament. Finally, there are those that have seen me as a Cllr, watched me stand up for local issues, and see that I care about them and the environment. If I do as well as David Tully did in Rochdale (21%) of the vote then it's likely I would win the seat. FYI David was simply a local businessman who wanted to help his constituency. The reason 21% would win is that the rest of the vote is being split between, Conservatives, Labour, Lib Dems, Reform and Greens. Just the odd person is saying they are voting a specific way so far.

The number one thing is that they don’t trust the current MPs and specifically the current government. After that it has been a lot about immigration, housing, the NHS and access to GPs. Many business people have mentioned red tape and how councils are impacting the high street by raising parking charges.

I am representing voters and local business. Not any party. That means

1. All Views

From the Reading West wards of Tilehurst, Norcott and Kentwood, to our 15 rural locations, residents come from all walks of life. As an independent MP, I will make sure that every type of voice is represented in Parliament.

2. Breaking Free from Party Whips

Party loyalty constrains MPs. It forces them to vote for the party line even when it is against local interests. As an independent MP, I’m not constrained by these handcuffs. My allegiance lies 100% with you.

3. Tailoring Solutions to Local Challenges

With its urban and rural mix, Reading West and Mid Berkshire faces unique challenges. Affordable housing, transportation, environmental sustainability, and healthcare access, to name a few. As an independent MP, I will work tirelessly with you, creating solutions to improve our lives.

4. Building Cross-Party Alliances

Independence isn’t isolation. It means I can be nimble and collaborate across party lines. A golden opportunity for me to champion legislation to benefit you all.

5. Upholding Accountability and Transparency

As an independent MP one of my top priorities is to earn your trust. I promise to work in a transparent and accountable manner, responsible to my constituents. My life experience and direction from the community will drive my decisions. Constituents’ needs will come before mine.

6. Working in parliament and the constituency

Imagine an MP who hosts meetings across the constituency, listens intently to local concerns, and actively involves constituents in decision-making. I’m committing to do this as my aspirations are to be a great constituency MP. For me, as an independent, I want to reinvigorate civic engagement, encouraging residents to participate in shaping their own destiny by working closely with me.

7. Integrity

Trust in politicians has declined. To change this, my commitment is to principles, not party politics. My belief is that this will inspire confidence that I’m public, and not self-serving.