The Independents Network, a loose association that provides support to candidates who are not members of traditional political parties has released details of 26 candidates who will standing for election to Parliament at the General Election on 6th May.

The Independents Network is a not-for-profit association with a simple constitution, and consists of: independent representatives in national, regional and local government, and candidates or prospective candidates whom the Independent Network supports.

The Independent Network does not impose any political views on the individuals and parties it supports or that support the Independent Network. However, affiliates of the Independent Network must be non-racist and non-discriminatory and adhere to The Nolan Committee’s recommendations on Standards in Public Life.

The candidates announced so far (with constituency name in brackets) are:

Tony Clarke (Northampton South)
Stephane Tindame (Dartford)
Siamak Kaikavoosi (South Shields)
Rodney Cann (North Devon)
Norman Bradbury (Leigh)
Neville Watson (Tottenham)
Marianne Overton (Sleaford and North Hykeham)
Loucas Xenophontos (Hertford and Stortford)
Khizar Iqbal (Dewsbury)
Jonathan Salt (Huntingdon)
John Swallow (Peterborough)
John Stevens (Buckingham)
Joe Hall (Luton South)
Jim Thornton (Poplar and Limehouse)
Hugh Salmon (Battersea)
Henry Langen (Carmarthen West & Pembrokeshire South)
Harvey Taylor (Bournemouth West)
Gordon Kennedy (Dagenham and Rainham)
Fred Wildgust (Torfaen)
Dr Steven Ford (Hexham)
Diane Park (Halifax)
David Kirwan (Wirral West)
Bushra Irfan (Blackburn)
Andre Camilleri (Mansfield)
Alice Sakura Da… (Gravesham)
Alan Graves (Derby South)