ALL CHANGE! August 2024
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In early July, historic changes took place that affected the whole of the UK. The political map of the country changed to an extent not seen before. Many people voted tactically, simply to ensure that the next prime minister would not be a Conservative. Others voted for the candidates they thought would do the best for the locality. If you attended the hustings at St Marys church, you could not help but be impressed by the good intentions of all the candidates for the Mid Buckinghamshire constituency. There were some very good people there, but one clearly stood out for many people and ended up becoming our MP.
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Who is Greg Smith?
Wendover News interviewed Greg Smith ten days after he was elected as MP for Mid Bucks. You may know Greg from his previous activities in parliament as MP for the Buckingham constituency, speaking in many debates. His interventions have been broad, ranging from local, national and foreign policy. His detailed understanding of the role of our countryside in food security and the value of farming, means that the natural environment and sensible land use have been high on his list of priorities. In his own words: “While I understand the need for more housing in the UK, I firmly believe that we should prioritise developing brownfield sites in towns and cities rather than encroaching on our beautiful countryside.” He has been a vocal opponent of HS2, which he considers to be unaffordable and environmentally destructive. He says he was pleased to have been selected to stand for Mid Bucks, where he lives with his young family in Chearsley (two miles NW of Haddenham). Greg initially moved to Grenville Avenue in Wendover with his wife Annalise in 2017. Before becoming an MP for the first time in 2019, he worked in print, design, and marketing, serving clients across the manufacturing, medical technology, and charity sectors. Greg is now one of a much smaller contingent of Conservative MPs, and when parliament reopened on July 17, he found himself on the Opposition side of the debating chamber. I asked how that will affect his role. He replied “My core function is to hold government to account – both the ministers and the civil service. My commitment to be an accessible champion for my constituency is unchanged. I see myself as a bridge between the real people I serve – and government.” Continued on page 22
Conservative candidate, Greg Smith attracted 20,150 votes (37.3%) followed by Liberal Democrat, Anja Schaefer (26.5%) and Labour’s Carissma Griffiths (17%). The Reform UK candidate, Stephanie Harwood, received 12.8% of the vote.
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