I'm standing for Reform UK in Rushden because this town is my home—I've lived here my entire life, and I've seen first-hand how it’s changed, and not for the better.

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What used to be a thriving, proud community has been allowed to decline due to poor leadership, weak decisions, and a total lack of accountability. Now, as a father of two young children, I refuse to sit back and watch as their future is shaped by the same cycle of waste and mismanagement. I want them to grow up in a Rushden that’s cleaner, safer, and full of opportunity—not one that’s been neglected and ignored.

The Conservative controlled North Northamptonshire Council have wasted millions—£500,000 on consultants for a leisure strategy, £175,000 on a logo rebrand, and nearly £30 million on a failed flagship HQ project in Corby. All while roads crumble, services are cut, and residents are told to “tighten their belts.” Enough is enough. Reform UK is the only party with the backbone to say what needs to be said and do what needs to be done. We believe in common sense, protecting taxpayers' money, and bringing real change back to local communities like ours. It's time to stand up for Rushden—and that’s exactly what I intend to do.