In the last few weeks, I have decided to take on what to most could be a monumental challenge. I have decided to put myself forward to be the Green Party candidate for my home town of Chesterfield in the General Election. My reasoning behind this decision was as follows:
- I didn't want to have to choose between the Lib Dems and Labour on the ballot paper. I feel that neither party truly represents me and my values and more.
- I was thinking for a long time about standing for the Greens. Originally only as a paper candidate in one the Lib Dem wards in Chesterfield. Until I saw the Euro 2014 results (see below).
- In May 2014, the Greens attracted 1292 votes or 5% of the total vote share. This was done with almost no effort by the party in the Borough.
Reason 3 was the final thing that pushed me off the edge of that metaphorical cliff of indecision. As if the Greens can get 5% with very little effort. Just think what we can do with some effort! In addition to that only 5% is needed for a candidate to hold onto their £500 deposit. Which for a party like the Greens in which we lack the multi millionaire donors of the Conservatives or UKIP, every penny counts!
So in light of this decision. This blog entitled Matt's Big Bad GREEN Blog will go into a 6 month hibernation period. Until after the General Election when it will be resurrected to discuss anew the post 2015 political situation in the UK. In the mean time I will be blogging in a new campaigns blog. So watch this space!
FINALLY A VERY BIG THANK YOU TO YOU ALL :)
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