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2024, Gadget Man, General Election, Interview, Matt Porter

The Gadget Man General Election Special Part Five – We Love Hitchin Interviews – Will Lavin Green Party Candidate for Hitchin Constituency

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The We Love Hitchin Interviews 2024 were conducted by Gadget Man, Matt Porter, the founder of We Love Hitchin. Matt took the initiative to interview each candidate running for the Hitchin Constituency in the General Election, providing an in-depth look at their visions and plans for the community.

Welcome to the We Love Hitchin Interviews 2024! As part of our series, we are sitting down with each candidate running for the Hitchin Constituency in the upcoming General Election on the 4th of July 2024. In this interview, we have the pleasure of speaking with Will Lavin, the Green Party candidate.

Join us as we delve into Will Lavin’s vision for Hitchin, exploring his plans for sustainable development, environmental protection, and community well-being. Discover his stance on key issues such as climate change, local economy, and social justice. Will shares his passion for creating a greener, fairer future for Hitchin and beyond.

Interview Breakdown

00:00 Opening Titles 00:12 Introduction by Matt Porter, Founder of We Love Hitchin 01:07 Welcome Will Lavin

  • 01:19 Background and Motivation: Will Lavin discusses his background and what motivated him to run as a candidate for Hitchin.

03:10 Cost of Living Crisis

  • 03:26 Q1: What new policies will the Green Party introduce to help families struggling with the cost of living?
  • 03:30 A1: Will’s response detailing the proposed measures.

06:40 Q2: NHS and Healthcare

  • 06:56 A2: Will outlines the Green Party’s plans to address issues within the NHS, including appointment wait times and staffing shortages.

09:35 Q3: Economy

  • 10:00 A3: Strategies to address inflation, unemployment, and ensure economic stability.

13:10 Q4: Climate Change and The Environment

  • 13:30 A4: Measures to promote environmental sustainability in Hitchin.

17:54 Q5: Crime

  • 18:10 A5: Plans to enhance public safety and improve law enforcement effectiveness.

21:03 Q6: Housing

  • 22:01 A6: Measures to address housing affordability and availability, especially for younger people and those on lower incomes.

24:36 Q7: Roads

  • 25:09 A7: Addressing the appalling state of the roads and infrastructure improvements.

Community Questions

26:55 Andrea’s Question on Water Companies

  • 27:31 CQA1: Will’s response to bringing water companies back into public ownership.

29:11 Nyland and Lauren’s Question on Gaza War

  • 29:26 CQA2: Will’s stance on providing arms or assistance in the Gaza conflict and recognizing Palestine.

30:36 Jeremy’s Question on Digital Currency

  • 30:48 CQA3: Will’s perspective on digital currency and its implications.

32:03 Vanessa and Nicola’s Question on Special Education Needs

  • 33:00 CQA4: Will addresses concerns regarding SEN provision and pledges improved support and resources.

35:38 Will Addresses the Voters

  • 35:47: Will makes his closing appeal to the voters, explaining why they should vote for him on the 4th of July.

36:47 Thanks and Wrapping Up 37:49 End Titles

Election Results for Hitchin Constituency 2024

The General Election results for the Hitchin Constituency have been announced. Here are the final tallies:

  • Bim Afolami (The Conservative Party Candidate): 14,958 votes
  • Charles Bunker (Reform UK): 6,760 votes
  • Sid Cordle (Christian Peoples Alliance): 181 votes
  • Will Lavin (Green Party): 2,631 votes
  • Chris Lucas (Liberal Democrats): 4,913 votes
  • Alistair Strathern (Labour Party): 23,067 votes – Elected

Congratulations to Alistair Strathern, the newly elected Member of Parliament for Hitchin! His victory marks a significant shift in the constituency, and we look forward to seeing his plans for Hitchin come to fruition.

2024, Gadget Man, General Election, Interview, Matt Porter

The Gadget Man General Election Special Part Four – We Love Hitchin Interviews – Chris Lucas Liberal Democrats Party Candidate for Hitchin Constituency

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The We Love Hitchin Interviews 2024 were conducted by Gadget Man, Matt Porter, the founder of We Love Hitchin. Matt took the initiative to interview each candidate running for the Hitchin Constituency in the General Election, providing an in-depth look at their visions and plans for the community.

Welcome to the We Love Hitchin Interviews 2024! As part of our series, we are sitting down with each candidate running for the Hitchin Constituency in the upcoming General Election on the 4th of July 2024. In this interview, we have the pleasure of speaking with Chris Lucas, the Liberal Democrat Party candidate for Hitchin.

Join us as we delve into Chris Lucas’s vision for Hitchin, exploring his plans for economic stability, public safety, and community development. Discover his stance on key issues such as infrastructure, business support, and education. Chris shares his dedication to fostering a prosperous and secure future for Hitchin and its residents.

 

Interview Breakdown

00:00 Opening Titles 00:15 Introduction 01:13 Background and Motivation: Chris Lucas discusses his background and what motivated him to run for election in the new Hitchin Constituency.

03:23 Q1: Cost of Living Crisis

  • 03:43 A1: Chris Lucas outlines measures to help families struggling with the rising cost of living.
  • 06:04 Q1A: Do the Lib Dems want to rejoin the EU?
  • 06:20 A1A: Chris Lucas addresses the party’s stance on rejoining the EU.

11:20 Q2: NHS and Healthcare

  • 11:40 A2: Chris’s plans to improve healthcare services, reduce waiting times, and address staffing shortages.

16:40 Q3: Economy

  • 17:13 A3: Strategies to address inflation, unemployment, and ensure economic stability.

19:53 Q4: Climate Change and Environment

  • 20:08 A4: Measures to promote environmental sustainability in Hitchin.

24:10 Q5: Crime

  • 24:25 A5: Plans to improve personal safety and the effectiveness of law enforcement in the community.

31:00 Q6: Housing

  • 32:05 A6: Addressing the housing crisis, particularly focusing on affordability and availability for younger people and those on lower incomes.

40:32 Q7: Roads

  • 41:05 A7: Plans to improve the condition of roads and address issues like potholes.

Community Questions

44:44 Andrea’s Question on Water Companies

  • 45:18 CQA1: Chris’s response to bringing water companies back into public ownership.

47:17 Caroline’s Question on Waspies Compensation

  • 48:30 CQA2: Chris discusses the issue of compensation for ‘Waspies’.

50:34 Nyland and Lauren’s Question on Gaza War and Palestine Recognition

  • 50:49 CQA3: Chris’s stance on providing arms or assistance in the Gaza conflict and recognizing Palestine.

53:31 Vanessa and Nicola’s Question on Special Education Needs

  • 56:30 CQA4: Chris addresses concerns regarding SEN provision and pledges improved support and resources.

01:03:21 Chris Addresses the Voters

  • 01:03:36: Chris makes his closing appeal to the voters, explaining why they should vote for him on the 4th of July.

01:05:12 Thanks and Wrapping Up 01:06:46 End Titles

Election Results for Hitchin Constituency 2024

The General Election results for the Hitchin Constituency have been announced. Here are the final tallies:

  • Bim Afolami (The Conservative Party Candidate): 14,958 votes
  • Charles Bunker (Reform UK): 6,760 votes
  • Sid Cordle (Christian Peoples Alliance): 181 votes
  • Will Lavin (Green Party): 2,631 votes
  • Chris Lucas (Liberal Democrats): 4,913 votes
  • Alistair Strathern (Labour Party): 23,067 votes – Elected

Congratulations to Alistair Strathern, the newly elected Member of Parliament for Hitchin! His victory marks a significant shift in the constituency, and we look forward to seeing his plans for Hitchin come to fruition.

2024, Gadget Man, General Election, Interview, Matt Porter

The Gadget Man General Election Special Part Three – We Love Hitchin Interviews – Charles Bunker Reform UK Party Candidate for Hitchin Constituency

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The We Love Hitchin Interviews 2024 were conducted by Gadget Man, Matt Porter, the founder of We Love Hitchin. Matt took the initiative to interview each candidate running for the Hitchin Constituency in the General Election, providing an in-depth look at their visions and plans for the community.

Welcome to the We Love Hitchin Interviews 2024! As part of our series, we are sitting down with each candidate running for the Hitchin Constituency in the upcoming General Election on the 4th of July 2024. In this interview, we have the pleasure of speaking with Charles Bunker, the Reform Party candidate for Hitchin.

Join us as we delve into Charles Bunker’s vision for Hitchin, exploring his plans for economic stability, public safety, and community development. Discover his stance on key issues such as infrastructure, business support, and education. Charles shares his dedication to fostering a prosperous and secure future for Hitchin and its residents.

 

Interview Breakdown

00:00 Opening Titles 00:12 Important Message regarding the video recording 01:12 Introduction by Matt Porter, Founder of We Love Hitchin 01:07 Welcome Charles Bunker

  • 01:51 Background and Motivation: Charles discusses his background and what motivated him to run as a candidate for Hitchin.

06:50 Cost of Living Crisis

  • 06:53 Q1: What new policies will Reform UK introduce to help families struggling with the cost of living?
  • 07:10 A1: Charles’s response detailing the proposed measures.

11:23 Q2: NHS and Healthcare

  • 11:42 A2: Charles outlines Reform UK’s plans to fix issues within the NHS, including appointment wait times and staffing shortages.

18:04 Q3: Economy

  • 18:20 A3: Charles discusses strategies for addressing inflation, unemployment, and economic stability.

22:26 Q4: Climate Change and The Environment

  • 23:01 A4: Charles’s vision for tackling climate change and improving environmental policies.

29:10 Q5: Crime

  • 29:30 A5: Plans to enhance public safety and improve law enforcement effectiveness.

33:30 Q6: Housing

  • 34:12 A6: Measures to address housing affordability and availability, especially for younger people and those on lower incomes.

40:48 Q7: Roads

  • 41:22 A7: Addressing the appalling state of the roads and infrastructure improvements.

Community Questions

42:50 Andrea’s Question on Water Companies

  • 43:10 CQA1: Charles’s response to bringing water companies back into public ownership.

43:39 Martin’s Question on Artificial Intelligence

  • 43:50 CQA2: Charles’s thoughts on AI and ensuring its safe use.

45:40 Nyland and Lauren’s Question on Gaza War

  • 46:28 CQA3: Charles’s stance on providing arms or assistance in the Gaza conflict and recognizing Palestine.

49:34 Jeremy’s Question on Digital Currency

  • 50:00 CQA4: Charles’s perspective on digital currency and its implications.

52:50 Vanessa and Nicola’s Question on Special Education Needs

  • 53:53 CQA4: Charles addresses concerns regarding SEN provision and pledges improved support and resources.

57:33 Reform UK Questions

57:33 Nigel’s Question on Bureaucracy

  • 59:00 RUKA1: Charles’s response about reducing bureaucracy.

01:00:00 Question on Bureaucracy

  • 01:00:38 RUKA2: Additional plans for reducing bureaucratic hurdles.

01:02:00 Charles Addresses the Voters

  • 01:02:36: Charles makes his closing appeal to the voters.

01:03:20 Thanks and Wrapping Up 01:04:07 End Titles

Election Results for Hitchin Constituency 2024

The General Election results for the Hitchin Constituency have been announced. Here are the final tallies:

  • Bim Afolami (The Conservative Party Candidate): 14,958 votes
  • Charles Bunker (Reform UK): 6,760 votes
  • Sid Cordle (Christian Peoples Alliance): 181 votes
  • Will Lavin (Green Party): 2,631 votes
  • Chris Lucas (Liberal Democrats): 4,913 votes
  • Alistair Strathern (Labour Party): 23,067 votes – Elected

Congratulations to Alistair Strathern, the newly elected Member of Parliament for Hitchin! His victory marks a significant shift in the constituency, and we look forward to seeing his plans for Hitchin come to fruition.

2024, Gadget Man, General Election, Interview, Matt Porter

The Gadget Man General Election Special Part Two – We Love Hitchin Interviews – Bim Afolami Conservate Party Candidate for Hitchin Constituency

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The We Love Hitchin Interviews 2024 were conducted by Gadget Man, Matt Porter, the founder of We Love Hitchin.

Matt took the initiative to interview each candidate running for the Hitchin Constituency in the General Election, providing an in-depth look at their visions and plans for the community.

You can view the interview below or listen to the podcast episode by clicking the play-head above.

 

Welcome to the We Love Hitchin Interviews 2024! As part of our series, we are sitting down with each candidate running for the Hitchin Constituency in the upcoming General Election on the 4th of July 2024. In this interview, we have the pleasure of speaking with Bim Afolami, the Conservative Party candidate.

Join us as we delve into Bim Afolami’s vision for Hitchin, exploring his plans for economic stability, public safety, and community development. Discover his stance on key issues such as infrastructure, business support, and education. Bim shares his dedication to fostering a prosperous and secure future for Hitchin and its residents.

Interview Breakdown

00:00 Opening Titles 00:09 Welcome from Matt Porter, Founder of We Love Hitchin Facebook Group 01:09 Welcome to Bim Afolami

  • 01:16 Background and Motivation: Bim shares his background and explains his motivation for running in the new Hitchin Constituency.

02:06 Q1: Cost of Living Crisis

  • 02:33 A1: Bim discusses measures to alleviate financial pressures caused by the rising cost of living.

08:05 Q2: NHS and Healthcare

  • 08:37 A2: Bim outlines his plans to improve healthcare services, reduce waiting times, and address staffing shortages in the NHS.

12:40 Q3: Economy

  • 13:14 A3: Bim’s strategies for addressing inflation, unemployment, and ensuring economic stability.

17:44 Q5: Crime

  • 17:58 A5: Bim’s plans to enhance personal safety and improve the effectiveness of law enforcement in the community.

20:41 Q6: Housing

  • 20:57 A6: Measures to address the housing crisis, particularly focusing on affordability and availability for younger people and those on lower incomes.

Community Questions

23:32 Andrea’s Question on Water Companies

  • 24:45 Bim’s Response: Bim answers Andrea’s question about voting on a motion to bring water companies back into the public sector.

27:45 Nyland and Lauren’s Question on Gaza War and Palestine Recognition

  • 28:06 Bim’s Response: Bim discusses the provision of arms or assistance in the Gaza conflict and the recognition of Palestine as an independent state.

30:58 Vanessa and Nicola’s Question on Special Needs Education and Care

  • 31:49 Bim’s Response: Bim addresses the concerns of SEN families, pledging improved support and resources.

36:01 Bim’s Closing Appeal

  • 36:17 Bim asks for your vote: Bim Afolami explains why he should be chosen as the representative for Hitchin on the 4th of July.

39:11 Matt Porter’s Thanks and Closing Remarks 40:19 Closing Titles

Election Results for Hitchin Constituency 2024

The General Election results for the Hitchin Constituency have been announced. Here are the final tallies:

  • Bim Afolami (The Conservative Party Candidate): 14,958 votes
  • Charles Bunker (Reform UK): 6,760 votes
  • Sid Cordle (Christian Peoples Alliance): 181 votes
  • Will Lavin (Green Party): 2,631 votes
  • Chris Lucas (Liberal Democrats): 4,913 votes
  • Alistair Strathern (Labour Party): 23,067 votes – Elected

Congratulations to Alistair Strathern, the newly elected Member of Parliament for Hitchin! His victory marks a significant shift in the constituency, and we look forward to seeing his plans for Hitchin come to fruition.

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The Gadget Man General Election Special Part One – We Love Hitchin Interviews – Alistair Strathern Labour Party Candidate for Hitchin Constituency

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The We Love Hitchin Interviews 2024 were conducted by Gadget Man, Matt Porter, who is also the founder of We Love Hitchin.

Matt took the initiative to interview each candidate running for the Hitchin Constituency in the General Election, providing an in-depth look at their visions and plans for the community.

You can view the interview below or listen to the podcast episode by clicking the play-head above.

Introduction and Background

The interview kicked off with Matt Porter, the Founder of We Love Hitchin, welcoming Alistair Strathern. Alistair shared insights into his background and explained why he decided to run for this seat. His motivations are rooted in a deep commitment to the community and a desire to bring meaningful change to Hitchin.

Key Issues Discussed

Cost of Living Crisis Alistair addressed the pressing issue of the cost of living crisis, outlining his plans to alleviate economic pressures on Hitchin residents. He emphasized the importance of creating a sustainable economic environment that supports all citizens.

NHS and Healthcare Healthcare was another major topic. Alistair spoke passionately about his vision for improving NHS services, ensuring that healthcare is accessible and efficient for everyone in the constituency.

Economy Discussing the economy, Alistair highlighted strategies for economic growth and stability. His plans focus on supporting local businesses and creating job opportunities to boost the local economy.

Climate Change and Environment On environmental issues, Alistair shared his approach to tackling climate change and promoting sustainability. His vision includes implementing green initiatives and supporting eco-friendly policies.

Crime Alistair also talked about measures to enhance safety and reduce crime in Hitchin. He stressed the need for a robust policing strategy and community engagement to create a safer environment.

Housing Addressing housing issues, Alistair discussed his plans to increase affordable housing and improve living conditions for all residents. He highlighted the importance of providing quality housing to support a thriving community.

Roads Infrastructure and road maintenance were also on the agenda. Alistair outlined his proposals for improving the condition of roads and ensuring better connectivity within Hitchin.

Community Questions

Public Ownership of Water Companies Andrea, a community member, asked about Alistair’s stance on bringing water companies back into public ownership. Alistair expressed his support for this move, emphasizing the importance of keeping essential resources under public control.

AI Safety Martin raised concerns about artificial intelligence and its safe use. Alistair acknowledged the potential risks of AI and advocated for stringent regulations to ensure it is used responsibly.

Gaza War and Palestine Recognition Nyland and Lauren asked about providing assistance in the Gaza conflict and recognizing Palestine as an independent state. Alistair shared his views on international policy and humanitarian aid, emphasizing the need for a balanced and compassionate approach.

Support for Special Needs Children Vanessa and Nicola, who have special needs children, asked about support for SEN families. Alistair pledged to improve resources and funding for special needs education and social care, aiming to provide better support for these vulnerable families.

Closing Remarks

In his closing remarks, Alistair Strathern appealed to the voters, highlighting his dedication to representing Hitchin and addressing its key issues. He urged the community to vote for him on the 4th of July, promising to work tirelessly for a fairer and more inclusive future.

Election Results for Hitchin Constituency 2024

The General Election results for the Hitchin Constituency have been announced. Here are the final tallies:

  • Bim Afolami (The Conservative Party Candidate): 14,958 votes
  • Charles Bunker (Reform UK): 6,760 votes
  • Sid Cordle (Christian Peoples Alliance): 181 votes
  • Will Lavin (Green Party): 2,631 votes
  • Chris Lucas (Liberal Democrats): 4,913 votes
  • Alistair Strathern (Labour Party): 23,067 votes – Elected

Congratulations to Alistair Strathern MP, the newly elected Member of Parliament for Hitchin! His victory marks a significant shift in the constituency, and we look forward to seeing his plans for Hitchin come to fruition.

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