Independent, Local, Accountable

Support VoteMartyn.

Help give Clacton an independent MP who answers to local people, not party headquarters.

Your support helps us fight the upcoming election, build a lasting local campaign and prepare properly for the next one.

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Make a one-off or monthly donation to support the independent campaign.

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Martyn O'Brien, independent candidate for Clacton
Martyn O’Brien, independent candidate for Clacton.
Why Your Support Matters

Independent candidates do not have a party machine behind them.

Your support is genuinely appreciated. The established political parties have national organisations, substantial funds and campaign teams preparing years before an election is called.

They can produce leaflets, posters, banners and advertising long before polling day. An independent candidate has to build that support directly with local people.

We need to raise campaign funds to cover the costs of the upcoming election, but we also need to keep building afterwards.

The political parties do not stop planning when one election ends. They continue raising money, recruiting volunteers and preparing for the next campaign.

Win or lose this time, we must be ready for the next one.

No party whip. No political headquarters.

I will judge decisions on what is best for Clacton, not on instructions from a political party. This campaign is funded and supported by ordinary people who believe Clacton deserves a better choice.

Help Us Compete

Campaigning properly costs money.

The established parties have formidable financial resources. Your donation helps an independent campaign compete and reach people across the whole constituency.

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Leaflets and delivery

Printing and distributing clear campaign information throughout Clacton and the surrounding communities.

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Posters and banners

Making the campaign visible and helping more local people discover that they have an independent choice.

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Local advertising

Advertising through local publications and community channels to reach residents across the constituency.

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Digital advertising

Reaching local residents online and making sure the campaign is not drowned out by national party spending.

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Meetings and events

Meeting residents, listening to concerns, answering questions and building a strong local campaign team.

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Future preparation

Preparing leaflets, posters, banners and campaign materials so we do not have to start from nothing next time.

More Than One Election

We must build something that lasts.

This campaign is not just about one polling day. It is about building a permanent independent voice that keeps listening, keeps campaigning and keeps standing up for Clacton.

The political parties plan years ahead. They build campaign funds, develop materials, recruit teams and prepare their advertising long before an election is announced.

We need to do the same if an independent candidate is going to compete properly, now and in the future.

Win or lose this time, we must be ready for the next one. We will continue building the team, raising campaign funds and speaking up for local people.
Join The Campaign

Money helps. People make the difference.

You do not need political experience. You simply need to care about Clacton and want to help create something better.

Some people can help regularly. Others can spare an hour, display a poster, deliver a few leaflets or share campaign posts online.

Every contribution matters.

Deliver leaflets
Display a campaign poster
Speak to neighbours
Help at local events
Knock on doors
Share social media posts
Photography and video
Administrative support
Graphic design
Help with fundraising

Message me about joining the VoteMartyn team

Email or message me directly to discuss joining the team. Tell me a little about yourself, where you live and how you might like to help.

Clacton Comes First

Do you want a great MP for Clacton?

Help elect someone who will answer to local people, speak honestly and put Clacton before party politics.