He posted a video on his Facebook page
The leader of a Nottinghamshire council has declared he will be standing as a candidate to become the area's MP in the next general election. A video was uploaded to Bassetlaw District Council leader Simon Greaves' Facebook page, Simon Greaves for Bassetlaw, announcing his candidacy bid on Wednesday, June 22.
He said: "Backing business and enterprise, standing up for local services, supporting the vulnerable, building new council houses. I believe in standing up for Bassetlaw and championing our communities, not being a cheerleader for a lawbreaker in Number 10." The final remark appears to be a reference to Mr Clarke-Smith's definite support for Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who faced a confidence vote earlier in June and who was fined back in April after he was found to have breached lockdown restrictions. Mr Greaves, born in Worksop, added that he felt the Conservatives' 12-year reign has had a negative effect on the country and puts an emphasis on the ongoing cost of living crisis.
"They slash the funding and deflect the blame. Prices are rocketing and families are struggling, despite working harder than ever before to put food on the table.
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