Toby Brampton

Statement to voters

I grew up in Merstham but for the past two years I have lived just off Hooley Lane, near the Earlswood gasholders. I’m currently a general manager for the UK operation of an automotive emission control technology company, where I’ve worked since I left St. Bede’s School. Last year I was the Labour Party candidate in the General Election for Reigate Constituency where the Labour vote doubled, gaining more votes than all the other opposition parties combined. I have also previously stood for election to Reigate & Banstead Borough Council. I’m running again for the council partly to ensure we have a vibrant local democracy with a Labour Party voice represented - ensuring local residents have a choice of candidates and balanced democracy - but also to form a strong opposition on the council with my Labour counterparts so that decisions are scrutinised and all residents feel they have someone who represents them. There are 51 councillors at present on Reigate & Banstead Council with 40 being Conservatives. If elected, I would look to bring fresh ideas and opposition, listen to residents, represent their views and ensure the Conservative executive team are held to account on community issues. Having a Labour councillor locally will mean residents have someone they can turn to who has a unique perspective and a distinct voice when compared to the current Conservative councillors. The Labour Party have a large active local membership who deeply care about the area. I would like to see how we can better mobilise them to support local causes with an elected councillor. This will be the last Borough Council election on the current ward boundaries, meaning that it is only a one-year term. Next year there will be a full council election for the new wards. Vote for me if you, like the Labour Party, want to send a strong message to the council that residents deserve better.

Election history

Westminster general elections