I’m Edward Hill, your Reform UK candidate for Topsham.

Full statement

I’ve lived in Exeter for over 15 years and was based for many of those at Lympstone Commando, so I know Topsham well – not just as a place on the map, but as a community with real character and heritage.

Topsham is a beautiful and traditional English town, but it’s now at risk of being engulfed by modern development. The outskirts – once green fields – now resemble something closer to Lego Land, with uniform estates thrown up with little regard for infrastructure, local services, or the unique identity of the area.

Reform UK stands firmly against this kind of reckless overdevelopment. We believe in protecting Topsham’s character, prioritising housing for local people, and putting a stop to council decisions that ignore the views of residents. We also oppose the increasing war on motorists, endless council tax rises, and the creeping centralisation of services under Labour’s “One Council” model, which risks stripping Exeter of local accountability.

I see the frustrations people face every day. Reform UK is here to offer common sense, transparency, and action – not more of the same.