Ten Reasons Why You Should Vote for Jackie Griffiths

Jackie Griffiths is the Labour Party candidate in the White Oak ward by-election. Below is a list of reasons why White Oak residents should vote for her.

1. Jackie represents Labour which has a proven record of running the council well.
2. For many years, Jackie served the community as a midwife, nurse and teacher.
3. As Jackie has lived in Swanley since 1960, she is familiar with the needs, aspirations and problems of Swanley people.
4. Jackie has shown her opposition to the Master Plan and wants to improve Swanley ‘s environment.
5. Jackie opposes development on the Green Belt and wants to see small affordable housing units on brownfield land.
6. Jackie will campaign for a better Swanley with improved health facilities, road repairs and leisure provision.
7. Jackie wants to bring back a strong sense of community for all residents.
8. Jackie has worked hard for voluntary groups including Patient Voice, as a tutor for the U3A, Darent Valley Hospital and as a carer. She plays guitar in a gospel choir.
9. The Tories have run Swanley into the ground – Jackie is determined to revive it.
10. The Lib Dems, with the Tories, are responsible for the bedroom tax, austerity, higher tuition fees and the public sector pay freeze. Can they be trusted?

You can read Jackie’s manifesto by clicking this link.