Today I attended the count for the West Suffolk by-elections. I was thrilled to have been elected especially as how politics seems all topsy turvy right now. First rule of politics – never take the electorate for granted. Great work from the West Suffolk Council officers in providing a safe and well organised count, even Read more

Find out who your candidates are. See what they are saying about themselves and how easy they are to get in contact with. https://whocanivotefor.co.uk/ Read more

I am standing in the West Suffolk Council by-election for the Clare, Hundon and Kedington ward (also includes Stadishall, Cavendish, Barnadiston, Poslingford and Wixoe). I have been asked a few questions during the last three weeks and thought I would share them with everyone. All my answers are my genuine feelings and not modified by Read more

The right to vote is an important one. It gives ordinary people the ability to remove politicians if they act in ways they don’t like. A chance to “sack the boss” and install one you prefer. This is powerful and must not be taken for granted. Please get out and vote. If anyone is struggling Read more

The day started with a zoom call with my daughter. She is doing an MBA and I have become her informal mentor it seems. Debt equity ratios over breakfast! This was followed with leafleting in Clare with Bobby Bennett who is standing as our County Councillor. Next up was a few hours with a digger Read more

The local elections are on the 6th May. If like me, all the candidates will be out and about meeting folk, posting leaflets and all looking a mixture of excited and nervous. It is mainly the police and crime commissioner and county seats that are up for grabs but there is also a smattering of Read more