Dear Resident, I’m proud to be your Conservative candidate for Ashford East in the Kent County Council elections on Thursday, 1st May.

Full statement

I was born in Stanhope & grew up on Albemarle Road in
Willesborough, so I know our community, its challenges &
what needs to change. As the founder of the Homeless
Shoebox Appeal, a charity trustee, & a community councillor,
I have always believed in action over words.
During COVID-19, I mobilised volunteers to deliver food,
secured supplies for struggling families & funded meals for
front-line workers. I worked with food banks & community
centres to ensure no one was left behind. My commitment to
residents goes beyond promises—I take action when it
matters most.

Labour’s policies are hurting hard-working people. Inflation is
soaring, businesses are closing & pensioners are choosing
between heating & eating after Labour’s disgraceful winter
fuel allowance cut. I’ll fight to ease financial pressures on
Kent’s families & demand better for our community.

I’ve worked with MPs & government ministers, attended
meetings at Downing Street & I have the experience to take
local issues to the highest level. I will also work across party
lines to deliver results for Ashford East.

You’ll see me out in
the community—campaigning on local issues, standing up for
hard-working people & delivering real action. If you see me
out & about, please feel free to stop me for a chat—or even
join me for a pint at the New Fox Inn!

Yours Sincerely,
Matthew Bridger
Your Local Conservative Party Candidate for Ashford East