Once again, the Conservative Party is showing utter contempt for the residents of Basildon and Billericay – this time by selecting a party grandee as their General Election candidate and from hundreds of miles away.
Rejecting this cynical move, Green Party prospective candidate, Stewart Goshawk, said “The disrespect this shows for local people is overwhelming. How can a spare MP from the very north east of England be parachuted in at the very last minute, thinking he can just walk in here and take the seat.
“I understand he has been touting himself unsuccessfully around a number of seats all over the country. It’s disgusting. What will he know about our problems with housing, schools, roads and the like.
“As the Green Party candidate, this is my home and my life. Local people selected me to be their candidate and I’m very proud of that. The Tories should be ashamed and local voters will see through this shabby charade”
Stewart Goshawk
Green Party, Basildon & Billericay