Bill Westall

Hi my name is Bill Westall and I’m standing for Libertas in the North West elections on June 4th. I thought I should tell you a bit about myself to help you make an informed decision in the ballot box.

I’m fighting in this election because I’m really concerned that we do not have the transparent form of democracy we all deserve. In the European parliament we have 785 MEPs, but they do not have the ability to formulate laws, they can oppose them or offer amendments but that is all, we need to have a truly democratic body which will work for the good of all the peoples of Europe and take us forward. We need to remove all the unelected bureaucrats and make everyone accountable.

I was born in Liverpool in 1951, with no disadvantages, I was strong healthy and fit and went through the local education system, times were hard but we all pulled together, I went on to become an apprentice electrician, but that was only temporary, as a family we moved to Wgan were I moved into the motor trade
This was the best move of my life. It gave me an insight into how things worked in the world of business and how to get things done.

I understand the pressures this recession is putting on people I have already been through a number of them with both Conservative and Labour governments.

After spending 22 years with Citroen UK in a number of management positions I know how hard things can get, industry is a good teacher.

I am fortune that I have a healthy family, including a grandson Freddie who joined us only a year ago, but I want to see them progress into a future that has limitless opportunities.

My personal issue is one of energy provision. I fully support the move to a green environment, but and it’s a big but we must ensure that we have enough energy to progress. The first issue we must address is our current provision.

Coal, Gas and Nuclear provide for our needs, this must continue, but moving to the future we must address these needs, new clean Coal and Nuclear generating plants must be our priority.

Looking over the horizon, we have available abundant energy from the Sun, let’s utilize it. I firmly believe that we have the ability to exploit solar power; it’s clean, green and free and if the legislation can be brought forward to encourage domestic installation, Manchester can lead the way.

So what are Libertas’ and my priorities?

I’ve mentioned energy and that is very important, but the current situation means we must focus on the economy, the economy is in an unprecedented mess, Libertas and I will ensure that EVERY penny spent by Europe demonstrates value-for-money, in order that we can safeguard our financial future, and that of our children.

Because I believe that democracy is one of the values that unites ALL Europeans, Libertas will make the EU truly open and accountable like never before. We want to publicise the way decisions are made and who makes them, so that we can make Europe work for us.

Because Europe has been run in secrecy by élites and bureaucrats that are simply unknown to most people, I want to be part of a grassroots movement that gives Europe back to its people.

Democracy
Transparency
Accountability

That is why I ask you to vote for me and the new, pan-European party Libertas on June 4th.

Thank you,

Bill Westall