Ladies and gentlemen, My name is Reggie Wray and I am thrilled to announce myself to you you as the Reform UK candidate for Leeds Central and Headingley Thank you for coming today.

Full statement

Our city deserves better, and it’s time for a change.

For too long, our political landscape has been dominated by the same two parties, like a never-ending episode of “EastEnders.” The Conservative Party and Labour have been playing ping-pong with our future, and we’re all feeling the whiplash. They’ve had more chances than a contestant on “The X Factor,” and yet here we are, still waiting for someone to hit the right note.

The Conservative Party likes to brag about their economic prowess, but let’s be honest – their idea of economic competence is a bit like putting a plaster on a broken leg and calling it a day. We’ve had years of austerity, cuts to essential services, and infrastructure that looks like it was built by a kid with a Lego set. And don’t even get me started on the housing crisis – I’ve seen better planning in a student flat-share.

Then there’s Labour. They promise us the moon and the stars, but end up delivering… well, moonshine. They’re so busy fighting among themselves that they’ve forgotten who they’re supposed to be fighting for.

Again, It’s like watching a soap opera, except nobody’s getting married, and we’re all just waiting for the next dramatic exit.

Leeds Central and Headingley deserves better, you, as British people, deserve better! You deserve a representative who doesn’t just talk the talk but walks the walk – and preferably without tripping over their own feet. That’s why I’m here, standing as your Reform UK candidate. We believe in practical, common-sense policies that actually make a difference. Imagine that!

We need better structure for our NHS, because nobody should have to wait so long for a doctor’s appointment that they’ve memorized every magazine in the waiting room. We need an education system that prepares our kids for the future, whether they’re aspiring to be astronauts or the next big YouTube star.We need an educational system where we don’t have them sit in silence and listen to Baga Chipz from ru Paul’s drag race read them ‘100 reasons why palastine should be free’ telling them this is how you should live your life, and this is what you should believe. We need affordable housing so young people can stop living with their parents and start living their lives – I mean, how many of you are tired of your mum asking why you’re home so late?

Unlike the Conservatives, we won’t leave our social services looking like they’ve been through a shredder. Unlike Labour, we won’t make promises that sound great until you realize they were written on the back of a napkin. We’re committed to real, sensible reforms that work for everyone, not just a chosen few or the loudest voices.

It’s time for a new voice in Leeds Central and Headingley. A voice that speaks for the people, not for party politics. A voice that knows how to get things done without turning it into a reality TV show. Together, we can break the cycle of disappointment and build a future we can all be proud of.

Thank you for your support. Let’s make this the start of real change. Let’s choose Reform UK.