The touch paper has been lit for the unexpected June 8th General Election.

A group of the Horton’s most dedicated supporters feels that the Horton must be at the heart of the Banburyshire campaign, headed by an Independent "Vote For The Horton Hospital" candidate.

We are deeply concerned about
~ permanent loss of consultant maternity (& with it, C-sections, epidurals & emergency treatment for mums & babies), medical beds & intensive care from Banbury.
~ downgrading of A&E, the children’s ward & all other major acute services (2018)
~ Banbury patients being sent to Oxford, Warwick or Northampton for specialist care or in emergencies. Too far, too dangerous
~ the crisis in GP & primary care through defunding, affecting basic health care
~ introduction of rationing, top-up payments & an insurance-based system
~ the lack of serious action by existing politicians to address the consequences of STP (Sustainability and Transformation Plans) that are intentionally shrinking the NHS

I have agreed to stand as that Independent candidate to take the Horton to the forefront of this General Election campaign; to fight for the Horton’s reinstatement as a full district general hospital and against STPs.

The campaign team will produce an election Website, Twitter feed & Facebook page. I hope, whatever your political affiliations, you feel you can support our cause. This does not mean you need to vote for me though I would be delighted if you did.

We hope we can get national publicity for the area’s plight. With so little time, we are relying on donations. Would you would like to help?

The election cost will be c£2,500 including the deposit of £500 plus the cost of an election address, sent out to all properties in the constituency by Royal Mail, for free. We will also need a batch of A5, double sided flyers to distribute.

If you could contribute to this last ditch effort to save the Horton we would be extremely grateful. Thank you for your support!