I am standing as a candidate for the Conservative party in the Kent County Council election for Ramsgate, together with my fellow TDC colleague, Cllr.

Full statement

John Davis.

I know I’m not alone in my disappointment that nationally, the Conservative Party failed to address the issues that we care about. Consequently, we’re now saddled with possibly the most misguided and dangerous government in modern British history.

But I am standing as a Conservative because I believe in free enterprise, low taxation, social mobility, law and order and individual freedom.

Conservative control of KCC alone is essential to responsibly and professionally deliver the reform necessitated by inevitable budget cuts and misguided central government policy. During my business career I employed up to 100 people. Sound financial oversight is essential to success – as is the ability to re-imagine ways of getting the job done efficiently.

I very much grew up in Ramsgate and have seen its decline since the 1970s. I want to focus attention on the port as a key component of the town’s regeneration, maximising its tourism and leisure appeal. I have no interest in destructive and expensive net zero policy and overpaid consultants telling us what we already know. Instead I want to see KCC working directly in the community to improve biodiversity and the natural environment in which we live and work. I also support Grammar Schools – motivated youngsters deserve every opportunity to succeed.

I will be campaigning around the town, together with Cllr John Davis. Please stop and have a chat.