Vote for Rejoin EU Party candidate Briony Kapoor in Holborn & St Pancras on October 8th
Use your vote to tell Westminster we need to end Brexit
The Rejoin EU Party is pleased to announce that Holborn & St Pancras resident Briony Kapoor is to stand as the party’s candidate in the by-election in the constituency on October 8th.
Ms Kapoor and Rejoin EU are standing to give voters an alternative to the uninspiring and short-sighted policies on Europe offered by other parties, particularly Labour and the Green Party.
Labour under Burnham inexplicably appears set to keep Keir Starmer’s “red lines” on Brexit at least until the next general election, including a refusal to rejoin not only the EU, the single market and customs union, but also to reject the return of European freedom of movement.
Meanwhile, the Green Party didn’t mention Europe in its press release announcing leader Zack Polanski’s candidacy in the by-election.
Despite the European Greens urging the UK to rejoin the EU, their UK colleagues appear ambiguous on the issue, saying they favour re-joining “as soon as the political will is present.”
However, the Rejoin EU Party believes the political, or at least public, will to rejoin is already there and that the need to do so is urgent.
This by-election won’t affect the overall parliamentary arithmetic at Westminster. We therefore believe it offers local voters a chance to send the Greens and other parties a message that a firm commitment to rejoin ASAP is the only way to solve the country’s growing economic, political, social and environmental problems.
Briony Kapoor said: “I’m standing in the Holborn & St Pancras by-election on behalf of the Rejoin EU Party to give voice to the majority in favour of our membership of the EU and to protest that the main parties aren’t giving the issue the importance it merits.
“As a long-term resident of the area, I’m aware of local issues and, if elected, would look forward to working on those matters with our local council.
“Our constituency is arguably the most exciting one in the country, inclusive, creative, enterprising, hard working and great fun.
“We’re well positioned to lead in London, in the UK and significantly at the heart of the EU.”
Briony’s biography
Née Briony Lonbay, daughter of a GP from Romney Marsh, Kent. After attending university, Briony ran a gallery with her husband, Professor Kapoor, in London’s Seven Dials area.
After many years in India, she returned to the UK and did well in business while maintaining her interest in community matters and cross-cultural relations. She also served two terms as a local councillor.
Keenly appreciating the need for European unity, Briony took part in pro-EU campaign activities in the run-up to the 2016 referendum, taking her perspective from many years observing close-up the rapidly emerging powers of India and China.
With a reputation for original and practical ideas, Briony has wide-ranging and creative views on the political issues of the day and would relish the chance to share these as an MP.
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Campaign schedule
Please come and help us on the campaign trail
Canvassing and leafleting sessions will take place at various locations in the Holborn & St Pancras constituency on the following dates:
• Saturday October 3rd, 11am – meet at St Pancras Old Church, Pancras Road.
• Sunday Oct. 4th, midday – meet at junction of Guildford Rd and Doughty St. (Russell Square tube).
• Monday Oct. 5th, 11am – meet at Euston Rd end of Chalton St, NW1. (5.30 pm hustings at St Pancras New Church).
• Tuesday Oct. 6th, 10am – meet at Cromer St corner for Grays Inn Rd area (12pm hustings Kings Cross Centre, 212 Grays Inn Rd).
• Wednesday Oct. 7th, 11am = meet outside the British Museum, Great Russell St, WC1B 3DG, for canvassing in that area, New Oxford St etc.
• Thursday Oct. 8th, 11am – Polling day “Get out the vote” session – meet at Oasis Sports Centre in Endell St (WC2H 9AG) for Covent Garden area, Neal St, Monmouth St.
if you’re interested in taking part in any of the above sessions and need any further details, please email admin@therejoineuparty.com or click on the link below to join our WhatsApp group, where dates, times and meeting locations will be posted. This list will be updated if more sessions are planned or arrangements change.
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