I am standing as the Labour and Co-operative candidate for Pyrford because I believe the Liberal Democrat and Conservative Councillors, distracted by the huge debt they have created, are failing to listen to the residents and businesses of Pyrford.

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As they publicly squabble over who was responsible, their failure to come up with a plan and build for a better future, risks holding back our Towns and Villages. As a Labour Party member, I have long campaigned for a fairer future for all. As a member of Labour’s sister party, the Co-operative party, I believe in empowering local communities and building better connected networks across our community. My background as a Self-Employed engineer working on large broadcast events has not only taught me how to work as part of a team but also how to lead such a team and how a motivated group of people is a powerful instrument of co-operation. If elected I pledge to be the voice of Pyford’s residents, to work with our existing Labour Councillors to maintain the Council’s focus on our communities, to push for sustainable, green policies to be at the heart of every Council decision and to make sure that the borough has a realistic and competent plan to deal with the debt crises while building a more solid foundation for our future.