Why Vote for Martyn?

A normal hard-working Dad, with family in Clacton. I have the same challenges and struggles that most of us face.  Finding work, paying ever-increasing bills, caring for family and getting fed up with mainstream politicians who simply do not understand real life.

  • Fully Independent – No party politics controlling my vote.
  • Self-funded – No billionaires to answer to or repay somehow.
  • A Normal Guy – Living the same challenges as everyone else.
  • Family and Community Focused.
  • I have been a carer for disabled people.
  • I have advocated for and helped elderly and disabled people.
  • Real local connections, as many of my family live here.
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With 34 Candidates – Who Will You Vote For?

When Martyn chose to run in this election, it was to give the people of Clacton a chance to vote for someone that would commit to working on the real issues in Clacton and to support the people and communities. With most of his family in Clacton, he understands the issues faced and will be available weekly to meet at MP surgeries which will be held at various locations across Clacton to ensure everyone is able to meet him when they need support.

Many of the other candidates have no connection with Clacton, some have not even visited before this election. How can they understand the challenges of a sea side town, of a large elderly population, of youth unemployment or the transport issues that many speak about.

VOTE FOR MARTYN, TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENT FOR CLACTON

We will focus on LOCAL issues

Transport is the most commonly raised issue. People would like more buses and improved routes. We also were told about bin collections, elderly case, isolation and loneliness, youth unemployment, support for the homeless, drug rehab needs and social housing shortages.

What a load of rubbish

We get it, let’s stick it to old Nigel by making him lose to a Bin. Its a perfect protest vote, but it wont solve genuine local issues , even if he does move the hand dryer at the pub. He has stood in multiple elections, including against Andy as he is not interested in Clacton or its real issues.

Nigel – £5 Million Gift and 12+ Jobs

We love success, but seriously, how can Nigel represent Clacton and solve local issues while he juggles 12 jobs and pockets a questionable “gift” Nigel has held ZERO surgeries to meet local people since being elected and help them with their issues. He has failed to represent Clacton.

Let’s Focus On Local Issues

Local issues are overlooked and ignored. Many politicians speak about immigration and headline news but fail to listen to the people of their constituency. I will focus more on issues that affect our community and families daily.

Local Issues and Policies

We must focus on local issues that affect us everyday and work on regeneration projects.

Clacton has one of the oldest populations in the country. Around 32% of residents are aged 65 or over, nearly one person in every three, compared with about 19% nationally. The constituency has also been reported as having the fourth-highest number of retired residents in England.

Too many older people are left isolated, struggling to get medical appointments, help at home or even regular human contact. Loneliness affects both physical and mental health, while families and unpaid carers are often left trying to manage without enough support.

As Clacton’s MP, I would push for better-funded home-care services, quicker access to health and social care, and more support for carers. I would also work with councils, charities and community groups to expand lunch clubs, social activities, befriending schemes and community transport.

Older people have worked, paid into the system and supported their families and communities. They deserve proper care, dignity and the chance to remain active and connected, not to be left alone and forgotten.

With more than 2,000 households reportedly waiting for social housing, Clacton urgently needs more decent, affordable homes and a fairer use of the properties already available.

We also now have the government moving people that arrived by boat out of hotels and into homes. The claim they are closing hotels as that is what the public want, but it is clearly still costing millions and now they are taking the homes we need as well. This must stop.

My priorities would be:
– Give priority to local people and those with genuine local connections.
– Build more affordable and social housing.
– Bring long-term empty homes back into use.
– Require landlords and housing providers to repair unsafe or badly maintained properties.
– Tackle overcrowding and unsuitable temporary accommodation.
– Help residents who want to move from under-occupied larger homes into suitable smaller properties, freeing family homes without forcing anyone to move.
– Make sure new housing developments include enough affordable homes, GP capacity, schools, transport and other local services.

I will also oppose any government policy that places additional pressure on Clacton’s already limited housing supply by moving asylum accommodation from hotels into local residential properties without proper consultation, funding or consideration of existing housing need.

Closing hotels should not simply mean transferring the problem into neighbourhoods where local families are already waiting years for a suitable home.

The aim must be clear: repair empty homes, build more affordable housing and give local families a fair opportunity to live securely in their own community.

Disabled people are too often left waiting months for physiotherapy, mobility equipment, wheelchair assessments and basic support that could help them stay independent. These delays can make health problems worse, put more pressure on families and carers, and cost the NHS more in the long run.

I have first-hand experience both as a carer and through working with disabled people. I became a carer at the age of 11 for my amazing mum after a stroke left her right side paralysed. That experience eventually led me to found Mobility UK, where I have helped people living with many different conditions and challenges.

Because of this, I understand how frustrating and exhausting the system can be. People are often passed between services, left waiting without answers, or given equipment that does not properly meet their needs.

As Clacton’s MP, I would push for better funding for physiotherapy, wheelchair services and community equipment, along with faster assessments and clear waiting-time targets. I would also work to improve accessible community transport so disabled and older residents can get to medical appointments, shops and local activities more easily.

Better public transport would help people get to work, attend hospital and medical appointments, reach education and training, and stay connected with their community.

For many older and disabled residents, people without cars and those living outside the town centre, unreliable transport can lead to missed appointments, lost job opportunities and increased isolation.

Campaign for more frequent and reliable bus services.
Improve direct transport links to hospitals and healthcare appointments.

Push for earlier, later and weekend services for shift workers.
Improve connections between Clacton, surrounding villages, colleges and employment areas.

Make buses and stops safer and more accessible for disabled and elderly passengers.

Press operators to provide clear timetables and proper notice of cancellations.

Explore community transport and flexible services for poorly connected areas.

Seek funding from government, Essex County Council, transport operators and healthcare bodies.

As MP, I would bring councils, transport operators, healthcare providers and residents together to identify the worst gaps and demand a practical improvement plan.

Better transport is not a luxury. It supports employment, healthcare, education, independence and a stronger local economy.

Too many people spend years studying and gaining qualifications, only to be told they do not have enough experience.
But how can someone gain experience if no employer will give them a start?


My priorities would be:
– Help local employers access funding to take on apprentices, trainees and entry-level staff.
– Encourage larger companies to provide paid work experience and training placements.
– Support young people and career changers who are qualified but lack practical experience.
– Build stronger links between local employers, colleges and training providers.
– Promote apprenticeships as a proper career route, not a second-class option.
– Make it easier for small businesses to recruit and train people without taking on unaffordable costs.
– Ensure training leads to real jobs and recognised qualifications.

This would benefit both employers and workers. Businesses would gain motivated staff they can train properly, while local people would get the experience they need to build a career.

Drug Rehabilitation and Recovery

I have seen first-hand how addiction can ruin lives, tear families apart and affect the whole community. I have helped people try to find support and seen how hard it can be to get the right help. I have also seen services that sound good on paper but do very little to deal with the real problem.

I lost a family member because of drug use, so this is personal to me. I want to see real solutions that actually help people get clean, rebuild their lives and stay away from drugs.

As Clacton’s MP, I would push for more funding for local drug and alcohol services, shorter waiting times and more treatment places. I would also work with the council, NHS, police and local charities to find out where the system is failing and press for changes.

Rehab cannot just be a short course followed by sending someone back into the same situation. People also need mental health support, stable housing, help finding work and proper follow-up after treatment.

I would support tougher action against dealers and organised gangs, while making sure people who genuinely want to change can get the help they need. The aim should be simple: fewer deaths, fewer families destroyed by addiction and more people given a real chance to recover.

Stop The Boat Crossings

France already provides accommodation and support to people who claim asylum there. The problem is that people can leave a safe country, cross the Channel and enter the UK asylum system instead. As Clacton’s MP, I would push for a firm returns agreement so those arriving from France can be sent back quickly. Britain should protect genuine refugees, but the system must not reward dangerous illegal crossings or be used by economic migrants that game the system.

Immigration

End Illegal Immigration and Reduce Immigration Overall by challenging government policies and actions.

We should not blame every person arriving by boat. The real failure is a system that is poorly enforced and creates the belief that unlawful arrival will lead to housing, financial support and access to illegal work.

The Government must remove these incentives, enforce immigration decisions quickly and ensure that support is limited to those with a lawful right to remain.

Penalties should apply personally to directors and responsible managers, not only to the company.

Businesses can be closed or dissolved, leaving fines unpaid while the same people start again under another name. Directors who knowingly employ illegal workers should face substantial personal fines, disqualification and prosecution.

Persistent or organised offenders should face prison sentences.

Delivery companies should be required to verify the identity of the rider collecting each order through secure facial recognition or another reliable real-time check.
This would make it much harder for accounts to be rented, sold or shared with people who have no right to work.
The technology already exists. Companies should not be allowed to ignore abuse because it provides a supply of cheap labour.
Proper enforcement would also encourage better pay and working conditions, making these jobs more attractive to British workers and students.

Britain provides substantial funding to France to prevent unlawful Channel crossings, yet thousands of people still make the journey.
The agreement must include measurable targets, financial penalties when agreed outcomes are not delivered and a fast legal process for returning people who have travelled from France.
Funding should be reduced or reclaimed when France fails to prevent departures or cooperate with returns.

People who overstay visas or remain after exhausting all lawful appeals should be removed promptly.
The Government should publish clear information about removals so the public can see that immigration rules are being enforced.
Anyone who unlawfully returns after deportation should face a criminal offence, imprisonment where appropriate and removal again.

Foreign offenders who have completed their sentence and are legally due for deportation should not be released into the community if there is a serious risk of absconding.
They should remain in secure immigration detention until removal, subject to judicial oversight and legal safeguards.
This would protect the public, prevent offenders from disappearing and provide a stronger deterrent against serious crime.

Elderly Care and Ending Isolation

We have a large elderly population that suffer with mobility challenges, transport issues, difficulties accessing health services and sadly many live in isolation.

We are aware of these issues as we speak with the community and Martyns work with Mobility UK brings him into contact with elderly and disabled people who have mobility issies.

With support and funding, we aim to set up group activities to reduce loneliness, organise home visits for those living alone in isolation and set up a support line for those struggling with depression and loneliness.

CLACTON DESERVES AN MP THAT CARES ABOUT LOCAL ISSUES