GE Interviews: Arthur Pendragon - Independent

Wednesday, 19 June 2024 01:00

King Arthur Pendragon again stands as an independent candidate in Salisbury for the forthcoming general election.

A Salisbury resident, he believes that politics should be free of party politics and wants to see a change in society and the protection of Stonehenge.

He sees a big benefit to being an independent politician, "The reasons I'm standing in the first place is that I stand as an independent. And I believe by, for, and of the people as opposed to by, for, and of the party.

"The first time I ever stood, I stood in Aldershot, where I was living at the time, and even though I was a member of the Green Party, I refused to stand as a Green simply because I don't believe in party politics.

"So what I'm about to do is lead from the front, lead by example, and I'm saying if you don't like what's on offer, get out there and do it yourself. And that's exactly what I'm doing. I've always stood as an independent.

"You see, the thing is, they've all got some good ideas. They've all got some bad ideas. Now, you can't pick a mix, but I can, because only an independent, if elected to Westminster, can support a good idea wherever it comes from or oppose a bad one, Whichever side of the house, whichever party it comes from. That's the kind of politics I believe in.

"And that's what I believe. That's why I stand. I'm sworn as a senior Druid to fight for truth, for honour, and for justice."

Listen to the full interview below and you can find out more about what Arthur Pendragon stands for here - https://www.arthurpendragon.org/:

Over the next week and a half, Salisbury Radio will conduct and release interviews with the candidates standing in the Salisbury constituency. Hear what they had to say about important local and national issues in the lead-up to the General Election. All seven candidates have been invited to participate.

Tune into Salisbury Radio’s Election Night Special with all the news from 10 pm on Thursday 4th July.

More from Local News

Tributes paid to Stuart Withers after fatal accident in Salisbury

Tributes are being paid to Stuart Withers, who was knocked down and killed in an accident in Salisbury yesterday (22nd November) morning.
Salisbury's match against Maidstone United is ON

Salisbury's match against Maidstone United this afternoon is ON!
Shops tested on 'Challenge 25 policy' when selling knives

Almost 60% of shops visited by during a week of action focusing on knife crime passed the 'Challenge 25 policy' and didn't sell knives or bladed articles to under-age shoppers.
SEND families invited to online meeting to hear updates on SEND support

Wiltshire Council is inviting families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) to participate in an online session as part of the consultation on the funding for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Longleat closed today due to bad weather

Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire will be closed today (Saturday 23 November) due to the forecast of strong winds.
Salisbury MP visits local primary school

Salisbury's MP has visited Winterbourne Earls Primary School and answered children's questions on a range of subjects.
Man in his 70s dies after Exeter Street collision

A man in his 70s has sadly died following a road traffic collision in Salisbury City Centre this morning (22nd November).
Weather Warning: Salisbury set for Heavy Rain this weekend

The Met Office has put a yellow weather warning in place across the area thanks to Storm Bert.