REFORM UK will contest the Mark Hall Ward by-election on 1 May 2025. The Party is pleased to announce Mr Paul Jago as its candidate.

Paul is a Harlow resident of many years and dedicated to Mark Hall being a great place to live for its residents.

Paul’s career in logistics spans driving HGVs to running his own logistics and safety training company. Paul says: “I understand the value of hard work and having to make every penny count. I am also concerned that huge current and future investments, by the Council on the town centre’s redevelopment, do not come at the expense of our neighbourhoods such as Mark Hall. The council appears to be busily providing for new residents; however, I want to ensure that long-term residents are not short-changed in the process. I also want to work for a safe neighbourhood, putting locals first for housing and attracting job opportunities.”

Reform UK believe that Essex County Council and Harlow District Council’s Conservative and Labour councillors colluded to support the Labour Government’s drive to cancel the county elections this May.

Reform UK believe that the Mark Hall by-election stands as a very important voter opportunity to have a voice; a voice which may then be taken away by our current batch of politicians. Under present plans, Harlow District Council itself will cease to exist and will be absorbed into a larger unitary authority.

Paul said: “Voters have been let down again and again by both the Conservative and the Labour party failing to meet their manifesto promises and taking power for granted. Voter apathy has resulted because voters feel that neither of the two main parties deserves their vote. However, Reform UK Party represents a serious choice for voters, polling nationally at around 26% recently, leading both the Labour and the Tories! I believe that, given Harlow Council’s almost equal split of councillors between Labour and the Tories, there is a great opportunity for a fresh voice of Harlow’s first Reform UK Councillor! I appeal not just to regular voters but to those who the main parties have turned off. I represent not just a real choice, but someone who will work for real change from the tired, old parties. I am busy speaking to Mark Hall residents now and if successful, I look forward to holding regular surgeries, taking on resident’s concerns and speaking up for them energetically in the council chamber.”

Paul looks forward to meeting as many Mark Hall residents as possible in the coming weeks, hearing their concerns and engaging with them on Reform UK’s message of hope, local renewal and putting our local people and their priorities at the top of the agenda.