Dr Brendan O'Reilly

My name is Brendan O’Reilly and I’m standing for Libertas in the European Elections for the North West constituency. I am aware that you may not be familiar with Libertas because it is a new political party. Libertas differs from the other Parties because it believes in the need for more democracy in Europe.

For a long time I have been concerned about what is happening in politics and about the fact that we are being forced to live by more and more laws which now intrude into every aspect of our lives. We are losing many of our freedoms, the economy is in a very bad state and there is political instability in many parts of the World, and much of this instability impacts on Britain and Europe. Much of the legislation coming from Europe is proposed by people who are not elected and who are not accountable. This must change.

I do not want young people growing up in a Society that is run by people who in reality are not accountable to voters. Neither do I want young people living a life that is over-burdened with laws, rules and regulations as well as by increasing intrusion.

I do want people to have more say in how their lives are governed – Democracy and Accountability. I was born in Liverpool and believe that the North West is good for Europe and a democratic answerable Europe is good for the North West, but as citizens, we need to have a greater say.

I have been involved in several political issues over the years, such as, Amnesty International, Cambodia, Northern Ireland and was a member of Fianna Fail (the main political party in Ireland for several years).

Your vote really matters. I would be honoured if you would give me Your vote so that I can fight for Your right for greater Democracy and accountability in Europe. As things stand very few of us know who our MEPs are. If I am elected this will change and more of us will have a say.

Please remember that the economy and many other issues are in a perilous state – someone is responsible for this – in Britain this someone is the Labour Party. The Conservatives have not shown how things will improve under their stewardship. Therefore we need new people with new ideas. By electing President Obama America has led the way in this.

Can we do it? Yes We can