At a meeting of Stevenage Conservative Association’s members on Monday 17th July 2023, the local Party selected Alex Clarkson to be the Conservative Candidate who will be defending the Stevenage constituency at the next General Election.
Alex was born and bred in the constituency and is the local choice. He grew up using the services and community facilities many residents and their families still use today. Alex lives in Datchworth and is committed to equally championing the villages surrounding Stevenage, as well as the town itself.
Alex’s background is as a theatre, film and television actor. He is also now a talent agent at Associated International Management (A.I.M.), newly based at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood.
Since being selected Alex has spoken to thousands of local people across Stevenage, Knebworth, Codicote, Datchworth and Aston.
After the Prime Minister called the General Election for 4 July, Alex said:
Mine is a Stevenage story, built on the values of a hard working couple who embraced opportunity, took risks and made sacrifices to give me the best chance in life.
My first job was at Argos in the Roaring Meg. I learnt to swim, sail, drive and even ice skate in Stevenage. My theatre debut was at the Gordon Craig.
My Mum's family came here when she was six, moving to Poppy Mead in Bedwell in 1958. She tells me it was like something out of a futuristic movie - a town of modern houses, new jobs, roundabouts and cycle paths surrounded by fields and beautiful villages. Mum met Dad, and together they moved to the Old Town and then to Datchworth, where I have lived all my life.
This Stevenage couple have supported me in my career as an actor and as a talent agent. I am proud to champion their Conservative values of opportunity, hard work and individual choice. It is an honour to be standing as the MP for my hometown and, if elected, I will work hard to ensure the views and needs of you and your family are represented in Parliament.
These are my six priorities for Stevenage and our villages:
REDUCE THE COST OF LIVING & GROW OUR LOCAL ECONOMY
CUT IMMIGRATION TO FREE UP HOUSING & HEALTH SERVICES
REJUVENATE OUR TOWN CENTRE & VILLAGE HIGH STREETS
BUILD FAMILY HOMES WHILST PROTECTING THE GREEN BELT
INVESTING IN TRANSPORT, ROADS & INFRASTRUCTURE
KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY SAFE BY TACKLING CRIME