Having looked around at the local parties, I realise I could not vote for any of the them.

Full statement

. I just cannot trust the manipulation of words.

Please note: I am not offering an opinion on the candidates, just the parties they represent. Knowing a couple of the candidates through my experience as a local town councillor, they are perfectly decent normal people who want to make a difference.

I am standing as an independent, therefore what I say is what I believe. You might not like what I say, but at least you know it is honest.

I am a postman by day; in the past I have been a stock-controller, parts advisor, computer programmer and technical advisor.

In my spare time I look after my boys, usually by attending their sporting fixtures, run a table tennis club, and the elected leader of Ivybridge town Council - aka The Mayor of Ivybridge.

I plan to be always contactable, and my campaign email address is AlanCSpencerSWD@gmail.com; constituents can also WhatsApp me on +447737227742. I will publish any questions anonymously in my website, https://www.ivybridge.club/AlanCSpencerSWD/

I will offer a criticism of the candidates. They had the choice to put their home addresses down, so residents can check if they actually live in the constituency they wish to represent, and indeed write them an old fashioned letter. Please study the statement of persons nominated, so you can make up your own mind.

I will be open and honest in everything, keep a regular diary - and a regular expense bulletin.