GB News asks why should the East Midlands welcome the creation of the new authority?
Frank said: “The majority (45%) of the public opposed the creation of an East Midlands Mayor, yet the politicians, led by Conservative candidate Ben Bradley, went ahead and did it anyway! Nothing like creating a taxpayer-funded job for yourself, Ben. If we are going to have a Mayor then it should be someone who listens to our communities. That is exactly what I propose to do. As your Mayor, I will deliver a Green Industrial Revolution for our communities and involve you every step of the way. My £1billion plan for the region will be guided by citizens assemblies, ensuring that our economic transformation provides opportunity for us all.”
GB News asks why should the East Midlands vote for you?
He said: “I have a plan for a Green Industrial Revolution in the East Midlands. This means reigniting our proud manufacturing past and ensuring our local economies are fit for the future. I will deliver an integrated and modern transport network to connect industry across our region. I will provide free future-ready training for job seekers and those looking to transition providing a huge boost to our manufacturers. I will build at least £16million worth of energy-efficient, sustainable, and genuinely affordable community housing ensuring that Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire are leading the way. I will make the East Midlands a powerhouse of the future, rather than just continuing with this failing business as usual.”
GB News asks why should the East Midlands trust a new layer of politician?
Frank said: “Labour’s Nottingham City Council is bankrupt, whilst the Conservative’s Derbyshire County Council is tanking due to a £33million budget black hole. The establishment has failed us, yet again. Of course, electing a red or blue mayor won’t change anything, but I will offer real scrutiny and hold them to account. Unlike the others, I am not whipped by party hierarchy meaning that I am free to do what is best for the East Midlands, not London. I pledge to spend all of the Mayoral budget in our region, and where that’s not possible, invest in startups to ensure we can in the future.”
Read the full story: https://www.gbnews.com/news/east-midlands-mayor-elections-latest-devolution
The Greens have represented Brighton for quite some time now. If the Greens can represent Brighton in Parliament then I am confident Green mayor will be good for the East Midlands.
I’m a southerner from Hertfordshire who now lives in Mansfield. Southerners are not particularly welcome here but I strongly believe that with the right leader the area has much to offer. I shall definitely be voting green.
Thank you – I agree, it is about time we had some high ranking green representation here in the East Midlands 🙂