Final few days! Can you help?

It's the final few days before Thursday's election.  My campaign has always been about the people of Luton getting involved.  Can you help?

1.  Print out a poster -- display it in your window
2.  Email your friends and family now -- send them a link to www.JoeHallforLuton.com
3.  Help deliver flyers in your area -- email me at Joe@JoeHallforLuton.com for details

Thank you for anything you can do!

I Believe in Luton -- Watch the video

With just over a week till the election, I’ve made a film – I want to show what my campaign is all about.

On May 6th vote for passionate change and better politics for Luton's future.

I'm endorsed by Martin Bell

From the Daily Mail:

Former MP and war reporter Martin Bell today introduced more than 40 people with 'real world experience' he personally endorsed to stand for Parliament.


Mr Bell, who was independent MP for Tatton from 1997 to 2001, said the candidates had an unprecedented opportunity to 'change the face of politics for good'.


The 47 candidates have all been endorsed by the Independent Network, an association that provides support to candidates who are not members of traditional political parties.


They have agreed to a code of conduct inspired by Mr Bell - the 'Bell Principles' - which require that they listen to and consult their communities, and resist abuses of power.


Independent candidate and TV presenter Esther Rantzen, who is not part of the Independent Network, will be challenged by independent Joe Hall in Luton South - where Labour's Margaret Moran stood down over her expense claims.

Read more here

Can you put a poster in your window?

Can you put a poster in your window?  Please download and print one now!

Ask me about the issues that matter

I published my manifesto recently so you can see my views on a range of issues.

Of course I couldn't include everything, so I'm happy to hear from you with your questions on local or national issues that matter to you -- please get in touch.

Below are ten questions on civil liberties -- an important national issue -- that two local people, Alex and James, have been in contact with me about via email (joe@joehallforluton.com) and Twitter.

I haven't put yes or no for the question about police stop and search because it's more complex than that (I think it depends on the police officers and the situation, for example), and on the Human Rights Act I'm sure I would want to see changes to it, but this is a very broad question and it would depend on the particular issues we're discussing.

What do you want from your MP?

The election has been called -- we have a month of energetic campaigning ahead.

But what do local people want from their MP?  I've been out talking to people and finding out.  I'd love to hear your views too -- please email me at joe@joehallforluton.com

Manifesto launch -- read it now, have your say

This Saturday I launched my manifesto on George Street -- in front of the ABC cinema that is a symbol of the potential we have and the change we need in Luton -- and at the same spot that I was mugged as a young teenager.

In the spirit of my campaign, my team and I were out asking people for their say on what to do with the ABC.  The people of Luton have no shortage of great ideas!  A few of the suggestions:  a theatre, late-night cafe, live music venue, youth club, dance studio, tea rooms, Luton Town Football Club museum.  One of my key ambitions is to transform derelict buildings like this into places for the community, just one way I want to help bring the town together.

My manifesto is a combination of my beliefs and your good ideas.  And there's still a chance for you to have a say.  I'm the only independent candidate in Luton South with a proper manifesto so you can see what I stand for -- and it's the only manifesto of any candidate where you also get a say and can help me improve it.

See the manifesto here.  Email me at Joe@JoeHallforLuton.com or join the discussion at www.facebook.com/JoeHallforLuton and be part of Luton's future.