In the Vale of Glamorgan, Labour’s war on business has deep roots. A few years ago, they were determined to ditch outdoor seating for restaurants on the Esplanade, which had become incredibly popular when lockdowns were lifted.
It is immensely frustrating when we don’t put up candidates in some places, particularly when there is a level of party infrastructure in place.
Welsh Conservatives stand outside of the Cardiff Bay consensus. Not part of the stale groupthink, not in league with lavishly public-funded third-sector allies, and certainly not in the good books of a weak, and often client, media.
A fresh face can be distinctive, and you can bring qualities that will make you stand out from the crowd. This can be reflected in areas like your social media activities and constituency work.