“It’s time for action and time for change!” Nurse and district councillor Mark Le Sage launches bid to become next South Holland and the Deepings MP
A nurse and district councillor has announced he will be standing for parliament at the general election.
Mark Le Sage will stand an an independent in the South Holland and Deepings constituency, a seat currently held by Sir John Hayes.
“In a recent survey by Good Morning Britain almost 70% of British people think the country is broken,” said Mr Le Sage, a lifelong resident of the area.
“People, including myself, have lost all hope and faith and feel disillusioned by today's politics.
“I feel that having no one, in my view, I can vote for means we need to give the people of South Holland and The Deepings someone they can trust and rely on to put them first.”
Mr Le Sage, an independent South Holland district councillor, believes that his experience and dedication make him the ideal candidate to represent the interests of the local community.
He says has a thorough understanding of the issues facing the community, due to serving as a local councillor and from working as a nurse in The Deepings.
Mr Le Sage’s campaign will focus on safety, anti-social behaviour, access to health services and health and wellbeing, with a focus on children's health and dental care.
However, he is also calling on local people to help him mould the manifesto.
“The local problems that affect you are the same problems that affect me and my family, it’s time for action and it’s time for change,” added Mr Le Sage.
“By listening to the voices of our community means together we can resolve issues that affect us all.”
He has been supported by fellow South Holland Independent councillor Jane King.
She said: “He knows what he is doing and is passionate about what he does. I wholeheartedly believe that he will put everything into it.”
Mr Le Sage is the fourth candidate to throw his hat into the ring for the election, for which a date has not yet been set.
Jack Braginton (Liberal Democrats), Rhys Baker (Green Party) and current incumbent Sir John Hayes have already announced they are standing.
The Labour Party was canvassing in Spalding town centre on Saturday but is yet to announce its candidate.