Why I have decided to run for parliament. In the last four very rewarding years that I have been a councillor serving on East Devon District Council (and from 2013 Devon County Council) I have been contacted by many residents. People who are frustrated that their voices are not being heard at Westminster. People who are unhappy about what is happening at central government, including: - relaxation of the planning rules - the pursuit of economic growth at all costs - public service cuts, when billions of pounds is being wasted elsewhere, such as on high speed rail and police and crime commissioner elections. - the focus on big business, including big business lobbying of ministers and the “gagging bill” - the quiet but steady privatisation of the NHS - the number of MPs who appear to be acting in their party’s or their own interests, rather than the interests of those who they are supposed to represent I thought long and hard about whether standing for parliament was the right thing to do and how it could affect my family life, including my husband and 10 year old daughter. But I am very fortunate. My family and those close to me are very supportive. And after much soul-searching I realised that I felt compelled to stand for election and that now is the right time. I promise that should I be fortunate enough to be elected and have the honour to represent the East Devon constituency, I will do my utmost to represent the residents in a tireless and spirited way. Without fear or favour.
Posted on: Sat, 28 Jun 2014 22:41:34 +0000
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