Lincolnshire Independents, Lincolnshire First!

Lincolnshire Independents – Lincolnshire First!

A New Political Force in Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire Independents – Lincolnshire First! Was launched on Friday 18th July 2008. This is a re-alignment of politics led by five Lincolnshire County Councillors, Marianne Overton Chairman (Branston and Navenby), Richard Austin Treasurer, (Boston South), Chris Brewis, Secretary (Sutton Elloe), Mark Horn Campaign Manager and Mike Williams (Grantham East).

“Lincolnshire Independents – Lincolnshire First! intends to re-write the political landscape in Lincolnshire. This is an exciting time in Lincolnshire – a new political force is emerging.” said Marianne Overton, Chairman of the new movement, at its launch in Lincoln. “It is vital to retain our independence from national political parties in order to focus on putting Lincolnshire First.”

Richard Austin, leader of Boston Borough Council stated, “There is deep disillusionment with the old politics – Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat. People just do not trust them – they do not answer to local people and they have failed to deliver practical policies that help people. Lincolnshire deserves better!”

“Politics to be meaningful must be local” said veteran independent campaigner Chris Brewis.

Brewis stated, “We want to represent local people directly, setting local priorities and answering to the local communities that elect them. We do not answer to London, to Regional Party Agents, nor to a Party whip, we answer only to our consciences and our electorate. Our policy is developed by local consensus, by open discussion and by vigorous debate. We believe this is true democracy.”

Mark Horn, Campaign Director of Lincolnshire Independents – Lincolnshire First!, said: “There is tremendous opportunity for a new form of politics – District, County, Parliamentary, and indeed, Europe. We will be looking to fight for the people of Lincolnshire at every level”.

Horn stated: “The old political parties are failing because they do not represent the people of Lincolnshire. We need to bring more people into politics – people from the private sector, young people, and people from all backgrounds.

“We need new perspectives, new ways of looking at things, new ways of doing things. We need to ensure that our politics reflects the energy and vibrancy of our diverse community. “The tired excuses we hear time and again from the old political parties just won’t wash anymore. Lincolnshire Independents will put Lincolnshire First! ”

Contact
Marianne Overton 079 202 353 64m 01400 273 323 marianne.overton@biosearch.org.uk
Mark Horn 07886 776 234

Notes to Editors:

The leaders of Lincolnshire Independents – Lincolnshire First! are Marianne Overton, Chairman, Richard Austin, Treasurer, Chris Brewis, Secretary and Mark Horn, Campaign Manager.

The Cabinet is comprised of the Chairmen of each Division, Marianne Overton (North Kesteven), Richard Austin (Boston) Chris Brewis (South Holland), Mark Horn (South Kesteven), Alan Caine (West Lindsey) and Daniel Simpson (East Lindsey).