Deren Mehmet

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Statement

A message to all Your Party members.

I, Deren Mehmet, will be standing as a candidate for the CEC election in the London region.

I am not connected to any faction, bloc, or slate of Your Party. I believe that these have sown division amongst us and I stand on a platform of unity to represent ALL Your Party members.

As a proud lifelong socialist, my candidacy is founded on the following principles:

• Redistribution of wealth

• Rent controls and caps

• Palestinian liberation

• Public ownership of British industry

• Solving cost of living crisis

• Rights of oppressed groups

• Trade unions

• Scrapping University debt and fees

I am a South East London raised, state school educated, council estate born, child of immigrants. These experiences have culminated in a life perspective that is not unique, but representative of those who have been forgotten by existing political practice and discourse.

My credentials include:

• Master’s (MA) in Political Philosophy

• Bachelor’s (BA) in PPE

• Successful business owner operating across multiple locations in London and the South East

• Lifelong socialist and committed advocate of equality and justice

• England Debating Team invitee

These are the campaigns I've been involved in:

• Palestine campaigns

• Anti-privatisation

• Hands-off-syria

• Wealth redistribution

• Anti-discrimination

• Jeremy Corbyn's 2019 election

The CEC will be under relentless scrutiny from the media, political parties and the public. It is imperative that the leaders of this committee show strength, unity and decisive judgement.

I am standing as a candidate because I believe my proven track record as a successful business leader, combined with a Master’s degree (MA) in Political Philosophy, uniquely equips me to help lead Your Party. In a political landscape where our socialist vision is routinely misrepresented and attacked, we need leaders who can think strategically, communicate with discipline, and project credibility. I will bring all three to protect our message and to advance our shared goals.

Deren Mehmet

[Statement from: https://www.facebook.com/groups/230621636392912/posts/884405697681166/]