I have been contacted by prospective constituents about a large number of issues that are concerning them and upon which their vote depends. This is not exhaustive, but a good indication of the issues covered. Top issues are climate emergency,
I’d really welcome your donations of even the smallest amount, to my candidate crowdfunder – https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ellie-merton-for-berwickshire-roxburgh-selkirk – to help me cover my election costs. Every penny is an investment in a better Scottish Borders for all electors in Berwickshire, Roxburgh
Here’s a little video, explaining why I am trying to get round to meet as many electors in Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk as possible, but keep hitting the energy buffers due to #LongCovid and #Depression just when I want to
Another amazing day on the road, getting completely distracted by mile upon mile of productive and seriously stunning landscape. Met and talked to so many great people, all with different points of view and politics, or none. I was so
Scottish Borders Council is making special provisions Saturday and Sunday for electors to pick up their postal vote packs if theirs’ have not arrived at home yet: https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4643/emergency-facility-to-open-in-the-borders-for-lost-or-delayed-postal-votes
Quick pit stop at Pearson’s the Coal (as I still call it) mid belting around the constituency talking to local farmers, Berwickshire Marine Reserve, fabulous residents at local coffee mornings, posties, cabbies, dog walkers and anyone that I see. Really
Vote for Ellie Merton, Independent, for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk in the Scottish Borders on Thursday 04 July, 7am-10pm #EM4BRS #RestoreNatureNow #CreativityForLife #RevatiliseUK&EU #SavePalestine #SaveNHS #EndPoverty #DoubleBlockGrant
Remember, you now need to bring a form of photographic identification with you to your polling station to be able to vote. Check if you photographic ID will pass muster, or how to get another form of verification here –
Many positive memories have been popping up on Facebook for this time of year from over the decades, but today’s reminder of the weekend immediately after the EU Referendum is pretty miserable, but apposite. Below is my FB post from