North West Essex Labour candidate Issy Waite is promising a "kinder, gentler politics" in her general election campaign.
Miss Waite, who has a background in community activism, said: "In every town and village I visit across North West Essex, people tell me that they want more for our communities.
"They are tired of hearing this Conservative Government saying things are improving, when it simply doesn’t fit with their experience.
"Wages are not keeping up with food, energy and housing costs; and taxes are at a post-war high, while critical public services are at breaking point, with long waiting lists and buildings at risk of collapse.
"It’s time to do something about it.
"I’ll work constructively with local councillors and fight for better funding for our council.
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"I’ll work with the council to restore full planning powers, and ensure we have a strong Local Plan.
"People are fed up of broken promises, and many have lost faith in politicians. I’ll serve you with a kinder, gentler politics that reflect the values of local people."
Other candidates running in the election are Kemi Badenoch (Conservatives), Erik Bonino (independent), Edward Gildea (Green), Andrew David Green (independent), Niko Omilana (independent) and Smita Rajesh (Liberal Democrat).
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