Despite record levels of debt nothing seems to work properly anymore.

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Immigration is out of control and the smuggling gangs make a mockery of our border forces. Our water companies pollute our seas and rivers whilst paying massive dividends to overseas shareholders. They too have huge debt and a creaking infrastructure.

Those promoting the woke agenda have saddled our hardworking public servants like nurses and teachers with huge amounts of box ticking which eats into time that should be spent on the front line. Our forces have been pared back so hard we would struggle in any conventional war as currently taking place in Ukraine.

Like everyone else I have become totally exasperated with the malaise we find ourselves in. Then I read Reform UK’s policies, and they are like a breath of fresh air. They are just good old fashioned common sense which is what we’ve all been asking for during these years of Conservative infighting and mismanagement.

Raising the starting point of income tax to £20,000 whilst reforming the benefits system will help millions of economically inactive people back into work that benefits their mental health as well as their bank balance knocking onto a gain for society in general.

The Tories have failed and a lurch to socialism is not the answer. That is why I not only joined Reform UK but put myself forward to stand to help get this great country of ours back on track!”

Paul loves his fishing, shooting and following football and cricket. He is a keen cook and grows his own fruit and veg as he strongly believes in eating locally sourced, in season produce.

Thirty years ago, he founded Churches Fire & Security and from a standing start, by working with people, creating a culture of involvement and positivity, rewarding hard work he built in into one of the largest national fire protection servicing businesses in the UK today employing over 500 people. Seeking a fresh challenge, he sold the business and stood down from the board.

Paul lives with his partner Amber and their Vizsla Lacey. Amber is a governor of the local school and volunteered in a food bank for seven years. Paul’s 22-year-old son Alex lives with them when not at Uni and his 28-year-old daughter Emilie is a medical writer.