Mixed Feelings

I found out yesterday that I am to be unopposed as a candidate in the District Council elections in May. It is something I have genuine mixed feelings about. I am obviously chuffed to bits at the opportunity to represent Kingsmoor Ward for the next 4 years, and for the opportunity to help take Fenland even further forwards.

But it is another sad day for our democracy. Even before a vote is cast in Fenland the Conservatives are guaranteed a majority because of the lack of candidates. That is not down to National politics, it is down to the failure of the two othe major political parties in Fenland to do anything to engage with the people of Fenland, despite a similar situation at the election 4 years ago.

It would not surprise me if the few opposing candidates in Fenland used the "vote for me, Fenland needs opposition" argument. It would not be valid, Fenland needs opposition that cares for the people of Fenland and has a proven commitment to them - they have totally failed to do that; the massive improvement that has been achieved in the area over the last 4 years has been achieved without decent opposition.