Local Election Press Conference Part 2

Humanitarian Terry Waite, CBE, said: "Today, as Political Parties attempt to win our vote with honeyed words and promises of utopia, today is the time when we need to exercise our critical judgement.".

The Independent Network is not a political party and does not impose any political views on the individuals or parties that affiliate with it. However, it does insist that all affiliates abide by the Bell Principles - a code of conduct for elected representatives inspired by former independent MP Martin Bell OBE.

Ex-MP Martin Bell OBE, said: "It is time for the election of independents, without party baggage but with real world experience, to be a force for honest politics in local government. They will be answerable not to a political party but only to their constituents and their consciences. This event is a unique opportunity to meet other people who wish to stand for honest politics, and to create an alternative to party politics."

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