Principles
If elected as your MP I will:
- Abide wholeheartedly by the spirit and letter of the Seven Principles of Public Life set out by Lord Nolan in 1995: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
- Be guided by considered evidence, our real world experience and expertise, our constituencies and our consciences
- Be free from the control of any political party, pressure group or whip
- Be non-discriminatory, ethical and committed to pluralism
- Make decisions transparently and openly at every stage and level of the political process, enabling people to see how decisions are made and the evidence on which they are based
- Listen, consulting our communities constantly and innovatively
- Treat political opponents with courtesy and respect, challenging them when we believe they are wrong, and agreeing with them when we believe they are right
- Resist abuses of power and patronage and promote democracy at every level
- Work with other elected independents as a group with a chosen spokesperson
- Claim expenses, salaries and compensation openly so the public can judge the value for money of our activities