Cockahoop Lincolnshire Independents to fight Euro elections

Lincolnshire Independents have passed the first hurdle to stand five candidates in the EU election following an amazing success in the local elections at North Kesteven.

Supported by the Independent Network, and Independent Groups across the East Midlands, the Lincolnshire Independents are a force to be reckoned with.

“We are determined to have Independent representatives rooted in local communities, listening locally and taking action at all levels to support our local communities” said leader Marianne Overton MBE.”  “The rising wave of protest, about everything from Brexit to climate change, shows people are fed up with voting for one thing and getting another, ending in a party political shambles.

“We can see that people want a proper voice in politics. Now is the time for Independent Voices to be heard loud and clear, determined to properly represent their residents, unshackled by party politics.
Our future is Independent.

“It is no mean feat that we have achieved the first hurdle of raising the funds to become candidates for election. Now we have a for a delivery through every door in the East Midlands, but we need funds.  Can you chip in?”   DONATE HEREOur Future is Independent

Introducing Linciolonshire Independent’s Candidates:
From Nick Byatt
I am not a career politician, but I’m no novice either.  People say I’m organised, disciplined and tenacious.  I’m a grounded person with wide-ranging life skills who is passionate about making life better for us all, despite the ineptness of our parliamentarians.  I trained as a teacher but joined the RAF to fly.  During my career I have been an instructor, infrastructure manager, doctrine and concepts developer, leader and war fighter.  Since retiring I’ve worked tirelessly with others to find solutions to combat ASB and promote local community cohesion. In going forward I want to further the interests and aspirations of the East Midlands. 

From Pearl Clarke
Mission: represent the best interests of the East Midlands. As a nurturing wife, mother, grandmother and former teacher of all ages from pre-school to adults I know how unsettling living with uncertainty can be. I have chaired diverse chaired a diverse range of committees both locally and nationally including the Women’s Institute, Parent Teacher Association, The National Board of Catholic Women and The Grail, contributed to discussions  I understand the importance of working collaboratively as a team to achieve important objectives.  I have been fortunate in also having experience of international dialogue at the United Nations in New York, at the Vatican and in other European countries which has enabled me to observe not only the value of diversity and cultural differences but also the difficulties in reconciling deeply opposing views. It is heartening to be a part of the spirit of cooperation that arrives at mutually agreed solutions with honesty and integrity.  I believe that all these experiences, including being awarded a Papal Medal, Benemerenti for my voluntary work the Bishopric of the Armed Forces, have equipped me and made me determined to represent the best interests of the East Midlands.

From Marianne Overton MBE
Ever felt chained to an agenda you didn’t ask for? Elected as leader of the Independent Group nationally, I am relentless in promoting what local people need and want, simply working together at all levels to get the best solutions, without party political prejudice. Embedded in our communities, serving at every level, from needy individuals to County Council, Vice Chairman of the health authority and a Governor of our University, I see that we are let down by some party politicians who forget they are there to serve us. We deserve better. I ran many challenging scientific expeditions to remote regions of the world and experienced at first hand the beauty and the struggles that face our uncertain world. This is shared in Europe in my role as spokesperson on environmental matters for the Council of European Municipalities and Regions, where we represent 130,000 local councils across Europe.  We take an inclusive approach, working together to improve our environment, employment and democracy. Is that not worth some effort? You can help too, by voting for us.

(Personal Rundown: After a science degree and postgraduate in London, I taught to A level and went onto a second business career organising and running challenging expeditions. I served as a Governor of the University of Lincoln. Also Vice Chairman of the PCT Board responsible for health across the County and a £1bn budget. I was elected in 1995 and served successfully at all levels of local government, both in coalition control and currently Leader of the opposition on her Council. Marianne has brought colleagues to succeed in what used to be solid blue areas, and polled a personal landslide at the County Council elections this year, winning against the odds. Nationally, I have worked cross party at the highest levels with good success in bringing additional local funds. In Europe, I am the spokesperson on environmental matters for the Council of European Municipalities and Regions, representing 130,000 local councils.)

From Daniel Simpson
Vote Daniel Simpson Independent Network for

• Strong persistent voice not shackled by political party agendas.
• Focused to seek out funding and resources for the benefit of the East Midlands with regulations reviewed to ensure the minimum grief for applicants to access it.

Committed to fight for reform to

• Clean up the EU gravy train and wasteful spend.
• Return to a trading EU with a duty to cooperate and assimilate in key areas without being governed.
• Enable member states to trade globally without interference.
• Support radical solutions to curb unauthorised immigration, drug and people trafficking.
• Make financial institutions more accountable.
• Make energy supply companies more accountable.
• Make communication suppliers actually deliver a uniform higher standard of broadband and mobile network regardless of location.
• Support the provision of specific EU funding to retro fit solar power generation to all suitable commercial and agricultural buildings.
• Support the introduction of the requirement to fit solar power generation to all new build.
• Support funding to modernise and extend the rail network.

Daniel served his community as a District Councillor in rural Lincolnshire and stood as an Independent Police and Crime Commissioner, gaining substantial support.

Nikki Dillon
Nikki is a passionate, tireless force fighting for a better democracy, where ordinary people are at its heart, where decisions are made by the people and for the people. With listening skills and insight gained as a counsellor and mother, dealing with complicated disabilities, combined with communication skills as a trained journalist. Nikki has held a seat on the Royal Burgh of St Andrews Community Council. Served as a local Town Councillor (Lincolnshire) for nearly four years and been Deputy Mayor, and helped impliment new and revised policies. She has volunteered her way through many sectors, including counselling terminally ill and Citizens advice. Her credentials are the person next door with her no-nonsense attitude, she will representative the true heart of the people. Nikki is a powerful force for good.

From our members;

Since the country voted to leave, the incompetent and self-serving politicians in our national parties have made an appalling mess of BREXIT ignoring the wishes of the people.

Nobody -remainder or leaver – voted for this mess.

So why bother when it’s only a few months until we leave?

For years Lincolnshire and the East Midlands have been lucky if we get the crumbs off the European Union table as the big parties carve up the funds for the south and the industrialised areas.

So now that we are leaving the European Union let’s elect some local politicians who will for the last few months put Lincolnshire and the East Midlands first. Who knows, maybe we will get something for our region – we certainly couldn’t do worse than the national parties have over the past 40 years!

But we need funds for leaflets and promotion of the Independent cause and fairer funding for everyone in the East Midlands. Can you help?

Crowd funding link here