One hundred and sixty years ago the best of American Presidents made the case for Government by the people for the people. However, in London today it feels as though we are ruled by the politicians for their next “like” on social media. London is the most welcoming international city in the world with a kaleidoscope of communities and villages creating a common ownership of a distinctive cultural “city on a hill” that is our London. I am proud to be a Londoner and most people I meet are too. We have something special which needs to be cared for and must not be divided or denigrated.

I want a London which works for every Londoner who works and earns and gives a proportion of their earnings into the common purse. And that money is earned by nurses, shopkeepers, taxi drivers, transport drivers, and every other person who works within London to earn money that they give to that central purse. They give it on the understanding that it's to be used to look after their well being is to be used to provide them with safety, security, transport and health services. It's not to be given so that politicians can make choices and enact policies that were never even spoken about when it came to voting.

It's a fundamental part of democracy, that we pay taxes in order to be represented. We don't pay taxes so that politicians can go off on their own expeditions and explorations into political science and ideologies. We did not want ULEZ, LTNs or 20mph speed limits and many other poor policies. No, it's very simple. We pay taxes so that they can look after our services. That's it. We pay taxes and then elect representatives who are supposed to listen to what we need, what we say we need, not what the few who can be bothered to spend their free time on social media dictate what we need. They're supposed to listen to us as we tell them what we need. And then they're supposed to simply look at the resources that they have, and allocate those resources to deliver what they have been told making the best choices they can for all Londoners within the limits available from reasonable taxation.They're not our teachers, they're not our preachers. They are very simply put into office to do one thing and one thing alone, and that is to efficiently look after the resources that we give them to give us the services that we all need. It's simply about the efficient allocation of resources to provide services. It belongs to all of us and it should be used for our very simple requirements and needs. education, housing, health, security. It is about having enough bobbies on the beat having the resources for police officers to do their jobs - which means making the streets safe for women to walk at night, with muggers and burglars being caught and punished.

London is a city that was built on trading and global business. London is a city with a long reputation of being the powerhouse the heart of the whole nation. If there's one thing that will destroy the heart of a city it's stopping the flow of business and people. That's it. If you slowly tighten the screws and make it harder and harder for people to travel around to their places of work, to see their families, to take their children to schools, schools of their choosing. Slowly what happens is people become imprisoned that sense of being cancelled financially as well as physically starts to creep in. The continuous increase of pressure the tightening of screws financial and emotional, commercial and intellectual the slow turning up of the flame underneath the pot in which the frog is being slowly cooked. It's absolutely guaranteed that this is a recipe for creating mental health issues for creating physical health issues slowly in the most malicious manner possible. It's not the role of the Mayor, to go out and accept unproven scientifically on evidenced theories, and then start some sort of a crusade to educate the people of London. Climate change is happening and we need to mitigate its effects but that cannot be done by making everyone live 15 minutes from home or to penalise commuters in areas with little public transport. What changes we need to make must be paced with public opinion not imposed in an arbitrary way on wallets coping with the cost of living. We need a mayor who understands that he's there to serve the community as a whole, that the money he spends is not for his personal pet projects, but is to be devoted completely and solely for the interests and the benefit. of the citizens of London. With that permission, according to their express needs and priorities. We also don’t want a Conservative mayor who has been in a position as a GLA to stop ill conceived policies. Ithat are hurting Londoners but has only been listening and sent her larynx on a long 7 year vacation. People witnessed weak leadership in the GLA otherwise many of the mayor’s ill conceived policies would not have launched a salvo on the pockets of Londoners already reeling from a cost of living crisis. Integrity and Trust have been absent and Londoners have been let down for too long. Enough is enough!!

As an Independent Candidate for Mayor of London, I believe it should be all about the people. Politicians have blurred the vision for London and Londoners.

I view London as a unique global city, akin to the “Global Bank of the World” where diverse cultures converge to flourish, As Mayor, I will build London’s balance sheet such that it is the premier choice for investment, safeguarding safety and prosperity for all its residents.

I will transform and run London effectively and efficiently like a seasoned CEO. London will be a profitable corporate where profitabiiity means the wellbeing of all. You will all be part of the journey. Let’s do it for our London, our home.

There is no other candidate with a track record and experience to match. London has a large budget and the candidates will not be able to cope. London needs the safest pair of hands to create and implement innovative policies for all communities across boroughs.

The geopolitical situation is extremely fragile globally. I have been the strongest voice for 6 months seeking a total stoppage of the war immediately in Gaza. I have been very pained with the carnage and genocide in Gaza and believe this needs to stop. This has direct impact on Londoners where communities wish to live together in peace and harmony. For me it is all about ensuring bold and decisive leadership for all Londoners.

The next four years will be critical for London and voters can’t afford to risk electing any of the politicians representing political parties including the current incumbent. The other independent candidates just don’t have the experience.

London has waited too long for a Mayor whose dedication inspires the kind of progress that leaves no one behind across communities and brings back the smile for all Londoners. Let's rally everyone to cast their vote tomorrow and bring about some change.

Notes to Editors

For more information contact Preeti Rana, preetirana@squaredwatermelon.com

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