Tag Archives: Major Rick Howard

Ex-bomb disposal officer is boxing for Felix Fund charity

The 2026 local election campaign has barely got underway, but already one of the contenders is having to bob and weave. When Richard Howard steps into the boxing ring at the Westcroft Leisure Centre in Carshalton tonight, he will be … Continue reading

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LibDems name their candidates and Philp forgets he’s a Tory

Finally, days after the General Election was announced, Croydon’s Liberal Democrats have got around to confirming their four candidates for July 4 – details of which Inside Croydon had reported on weeks ago. The LibDems, who have had only a … Continue reading

Posted in 2024 General Election, Andrew Pelling, Chris Philp MP, Claire Bonham, Croydon East, Croydon South, Croydon West, Jahir Hussain, Rick Howard, Steve Reed MP, Streatham and Croydon North | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Putting Croydon First: the reasons I am now a Liberal Democrat

CROYDON COMMENTARY: Yesterday we reported how a former Croydon MP is standing for election with his third political party. Here, ANDREW PELLING explains why his days as an independent candidate are over “All politics is local”. Tip O’Neill’s phrase has … Continue reading

Posted in 2024 General Election, Andrew Pelling, Claire Bonham, Croydon Central, Croydon East, Croydon South, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, Park Hill and Whitgift, Richard Howard, Steve Reed MP | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments