Samir Dwesar

Conservative Councillor for Purley & Woodcote. Francophile, US politics, Spanish learner & public affairs. Views my own.

[Samir Dwesar @SamirDwesar]

Promoted by Cllr Samir Dwesar of 36 Brighton Road, CR8 2LG

[Kemi Badenoch @KemiBadenoch]

Today I have met Lucy, Mark and Katie, Henry Nowak’s mother, father and stepmother. Their courage is extraordinary.

They have endured the most appalling loss, it is a life sentence for them.

They have also faced the agonising decision to release the harrowing body-worn camera footage, knowing how painful it would be and how strongly people would react. They did so because they want truth, accountability and change.

They have asked that we work across political parties and religions to rebuild trust in the police. That trust has been broken because of what happened, and I agree with them on that.

We must also be prepared to examine, carefully and seriously, religious practices or exemptions that permit the carrying of dangerous weapons in public, and other activities that are not conducive to the public good. We also need to examine where the law needs to change.

Henry’s family do not want anger to tear communities apart. They are a family who have friends across faith and race, and so did Henry. His family want his memory to help bring our society together.

Everyone knows I have strong views about how we should deal with equality under the law. What the family agreed with me on is that we need to bring common sense back, and that is what we should all be fighting for.

I promised the family that we will work to ensure there is a positive legacy for Henry out of this tragedy.

That is my focus now.

[Kemi Badenoch @KemiBadenoch]

Every life matters.

One law. One standard. For everyone. 

This is about justice, for Henry, for his family and for all our children. They deserve better.

[Jason Perry - Mayor of Croydon @JasonForCroydon]

So proud
Amazing
Eagles 🦅

I’ve written to Steve Parish to offer Croydon Council’s support in helping the club deliver a victory parade and civic celebration here in Croydon, the home of Selhurst Park.

Palace are the pride of South London. What a result!

https://t.co/5GUfZSGMKN

[Crystal Palace F.C. @CPFC]

WE HAVE DONE IT. WE ARE THE UEFA CONFERENCE LEAGUE WINNERS.

[Samir Dwesar @SamirDwesar]

@abaamoah_ @CPFC @CroydonLabour @CroydonTories And they’ve won!! 🦅

[Samir Dwesar @SamirDwesar]

Cross-party support for @CPFC in Croydon’s Council chamber tonight. Let’s go Eagles!

[Samir Dwesar @SamirDwesar]

@abaamoah_ @CPFC @CroydonLabour @CroydonTories You should be happy, in the chamber for your first Council meeting!!

[Samir Dwesar @SamirDwesar]

Happier times!

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

Taking our seats for the 1st time @Catherinewest1 & @wesstreeting

[Samir Dwesar @SamirDwesar]

@Ellily2 @CroydonTories @JasonForCroydon Thanks Elilly and agreed. Congratulations to you, Rowenna and Sam too.

[Samir Dwesar @SamirDwesar]

An incredible result. Absolutely thrilled for @JasonForCroydon and our amazing @CroydonTories family. Thank you Croydon for giving this team four more years to get things done.

[Jason Perry - Mayor of Croydon @JasonForCroydon]

I am incredibly grateful to the people of Croydon for placing their trust in me once again.

Four years ago, I was elected to help rescue a borough that had been broken by bankruptcy, instability and failure. Together, we have stabilised the Council, restored discipline and begun rebuilding pride in Croydon.

There is still much more to do, but today’s result is a clear vote to keep Croydon moving forward.

This borough is my home. I was born here, went to school here, built my business here and raised my family here. It remains the greatest privilege of my life to serve the people of Croydon as your Mayor.

[Samir Dwesar @SamirDwesar]

@jumpinfrog77 Thank you!

[Samir Dwesar @SamirDwesar]

Thank you Purley & Woodcote. An honour to serve for another four years and I won’t let you down.

[Croydon Conservatives 🇬🇧 @CroydonTories]

Congratulations to Simon Brew, Samir Dwesar and James Hillam who have been elected as Councillors for Purley and Woodcote!

[Chris Philp MP @CPhilpOfficial]

This is the best and most deserved result of these elections

@JasonForCroydon has done a great job and deserves to be re-elected as Croydon’s Mayor

Commiserations to the other candidates & thanks to all the activists and voters who participated in Croydon’s democratic process

[Samir Dwesar @SamirDwesar]

@RowennaDavis I know it must hurt at the moment but you should be proud of a fantastic campaign and you gave a lovely, thoughtful concession speech.

[Croydon Conservatives 🇬🇧 @CroydonTories]

Congratulations to Mayor @JasonForCroydon on being re-elected for a second historic term - with an increased majority 🎉

[Samir Dwesar @SamirDwesar]

Simon is perhaps Purley’s biggest champion & someone who works tirelessly for its betterment so it’s a huge honour that Mayor Perry and our councillor team have received this endorsement.

We’ve worked collaboratively and constructively over the last 4 years - may that continue!

[Jason Perry - Mayor of Croydon @JasonForCroydon]

Great to have the support of Simon Cripps.

We’ve worked closely with the BID to improve Purley - from tackling flooding to backing local projects and regeneration.

More to do, but strong progress.

Lend your vote to Jason Perry and your local Conservative candidates on 7th May.

[Jason Perry - Mayor of Croydon @JasonForCroydon]

Huge day out across Croydon today.
Brilliant to be joined by so many supporters - real energy, real momentum.

Croydon is back on track. Let’s not risk going backwards now.

On 7th May, keep it moving forward. Vote Jason Perry and @CroydonTories!

[Croydon Conservatives 🇬🇧 @CroydonTories]

In his own words:

“In Colchester on a weekly basis.”
“I spend over 50% of my time here”

While standing in New Addington.

Meanwhile, Lara Fish and @TonyP1967 have spent decades in their community.

Vote Conservative - get local champions.
Vote Reform - get taken for a ride.

[Samir Dwesar @SamirDwesar]

By fielding a candidate who is also standing in Essex shows the regard Reform have for New Addington.

Lara & Tony have been hardworking councillors for four years and community champions for much longer. They both deserve to keep on fighting for Addo.

[Croydon Conservatives 🇬🇧 @CroydonTories]

Standing in New Addington… and Essex.
Another candidate lives miles away.

That’s Reform’s offer to Addo.

@laraleighfish and @TonyP1967 have spent decades here.

Proper locals. Proper commitment.

Vote Conservative on 7 May.

https://t.co/4ClKRQBRMZ

[Croydon Conservatives 🇬🇧 @CroydonTories]

Standing in New Addington… and Essex.
Another candidate lives miles away.

That’s Reform’s offer to Addo.

@laraleighfish and @TonyP1967 have spent decades here.

Proper locals. Proper commitment.

Vote Conservative on 7 May.

https://t.co/4ClKRQBRMZ