Hello, my name is Matthew Lingard and I’m the Libertas candidate for the constituency of the West Midlands in the European elections in June this year. I thought I should tell you a bit about myself to help you make an informed decision at the ballot box.I’m fighting in this election because I’m really concerned about the European Union, which makes around 80% of our laws, being unaccountable to the people it is supposed to serve. I think it’s time that we – the people – reform and renew Europe ourselves. And now, in a time of global financial turmoil, it is more critical than ever before.
I understand the pressures the recession is putting on hard-working families all over the West Midlands. I know what it means to see your taxes shoot up just as your weekly wage goes down. And being trained as a Social Worker has given me the tools to stand up and advocate for others, especially those who can’t fight for themselves.
Politically, I am a Socialist, showing the wide appeal of the Libertas movement. My ideals are to replace capitalism – a system that creates inequality and injustice – with a socialist system whose institutions represent and are democratically controlled by and accountable to the people as a whole.
Libertas and I will ensure that every penny spent by Europe demonstrates value-for-money, in order that we can safeguard our future, and that of our children.
I believe that democracy is one of the values that unites all Europeans and Libertas will make the EU truly open and accountable like never before. We want to publicise the way decisions are made and who makes them, so that we can make Europe work for us.
Because Europe has been run in secrecy by élites and bureaucrats that are simply unknown to most people, I want to be part of a grassroots group that gives Europe back to the people it serves.
That is why I ask you to vote for me and the new, pan-European party Libertas in June.
I've recently joined the party, with the small worry that other opinions less relevant to the party itself such as yours would be not allowed or something.
ReplyDeleteSo it's very reassuring to see a self-described socialist put forward as a candidate in the party.
Anyway...
When & where does Libertas West Midlands have its headquarters? How can I get more involved? At the moment I'm a student so I won't be able to contribute as much time to the party as I would like. But I would love to get involved and perhaps have a shot at standing as a candidate when I finish my studies.
If you would like to email me, it's:
adam.o.connell(at)gmail.com
I would be glad to have you involved in the campaign, both now and in the future.
ReplyDeleteLibertas has a core issue which people from all political ideals can understand. It is important for all of us to get involved before Europe becomes potentially a dictatorship.
Matthew Lingard