Harpenden and Berkhamsted may be a new constituency – but it’s not new to me. My family go back many generations here. My grandmother was born upstairs in Harpenden’s Oddfellows Arms – one of 6 sisters all born upstairs in the pub. I grew up in Flamstead right in the heart of our new Parliamentary seat – and went to school in Harpenden. I only applied to be the candidate here – this is the only place I want to represent. Local common-sense conservatism is where I’m coming from.
I’m not a career politician. Watching what goes on in Westminster often fills me with despair. Earlier in my life I have been both a BBC journalist and founded 3 businesses – creating hundreds of jobs. I’m standing on the basis of local common sense conservatism. Whether it’s fighting the expansion of Luton airport or defending what’s left of our greenbelt, I will work tirelessly with you.
Former Conservative Parliamentary candidate for Harpenden, Nigel Gardner, said: “This goes beyond party politics. It is about saving our wonderful local high street before it is too late. “I applaud the courageous members of the town council – even though many of them are political opponents – for getting this research commissioned. They have put Harpenden before party, and we owe them huge gratitude.
Former Conservative Parliamentary candidate for Harpenden, Nigel Gardner, said: “This goes beyond party politics. It is about saving our wonderful local high street before it is too late. “I applaud the courageous members of the town council – even though many of them are political opponents – for getting this research commissioned. They have put Harpenden before party, and we owe them huge gratitude.
Former Conservative candidate for Harpenden and Berkhamstead in the General Election, Nigel Gardner, was outspoken against the expansion during his campaign. He said: “This battle is not over. It is absolutely right to appeal the judgement. “The Supreme Court has made crystal clear that big infrastructure projects must have proper environmental assessments. This has simply not happened in this case. The developers have used Mickey Mouse analysis, often without real numbers. “If we let this go, and stop fighting, future generations will not understand our shortsightedness. Appeals are expensive. My plea is – open your wallets, donate to the wonderful people at LADACAN.”
Parliamentary candidate for the Harpenden seat, Nigel Gardner, said he believed common sense local conservatism was the middle way: “‘Neither chaotic Keir Starmer – not knowing which tax he will put up each week. Nor knee jerk populism – that offers no solutions in our wonderful corner of Hertfordshire. “For me, the Conservative way is to allow people to get on with their lives with minimum interference. Low and simple taxes, sound money, efficient and accountable public services. And above all – courtesy and respect for others and their points of view.”
