I'm Michael Lavalette.
I'm a long time campaigner, activist and community organiser. I'm a Professor, a former Councillor (for 10 years), a founding member of Stop the War, an honorary member of the Palestinian Writers Union, and a long-term campaigner for Palestinian rights (going back over 40 years).
I'm standing in the General Election as an independent - independent of the political establishment, but part of the broad movement for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. I'm a member of the People's Assembly Against Austerity, Stop the War, and Counterfire.
I'm standing in Preston on a platform of 'Palestine plus', meaning freedom for Palestine, but also an end to austerity, defence of welfare services, investment in our NHS, grants not loans for students, and an end to the gross inequality that blights British society.
I'm standing in Preston. I want to put people first. I want to speak up for Preston and represent our city as a vocal, campaigning MP.
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