Prem Goyal to stand as Camberwell and Peckham MP

Local entrepreneur and businessman - Prem Goyal OBE, has announced that he will stand as Parliamentary candidate for the South London constituency of Camberwell and Peckham in 2015.

The news comes after Mr Goyal, together with some local community champions, set up a new political party for Southwark, the All People’s Party to give avenues and leadership opportunities for all people now. They quit the Labour Party after what they described as "inequality at the top."

Mr Goyal said: “After 30 years of the same politician representing the constituency, Camberwell and Peckham’s leadership is crying out for an innovative and fresh perspective that is relevant and addresses the needs of one of the most ethnically diverse areas in London.

The people of Camberwell and Peckham are telling me every minute that the current political representation is out of touch with them and doesn’t build relationships with the whole community: in short, their votes have been taken for granted. ”

Mr Goyal told The Trumpet that if he won the 2015 election, he would only be a Member of Parliament (MP) for a maximum two terms to ensure there are always new ideas and fresh perspectives in the constituency - so as many people as possible can get leadership opportunities at the top and make a significant difference.

“If I win in 2015, I will live in the constituency and ensure that people hired in my offices will not only reflect the diversity of the constituency but also have deep roots in the Camberwell and Peckham community.  I’ll never wear a bullet proof vest in my community. I’ll care for my whole community by embracing all cultures, including English, African and Caribbean, and all people.

My priorities are to ensure Camberwell and Peckham has decent homes and jobs for all, to make Southwark a Living Wage borough and to build business bridges between Southwark and emerging markets like Nigeria.”

The Camberwell and Peckham Parliamentary seat is currently occupied by Harriet Harman who is Britain's Shadow Minister for Media, Sport and Culture and Shadow Deputy Prime Minister. She is also the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.

More details about the All People’s Party can be found at www.allpeoplesparty.co.uk