Today I joined thousands of residents in Crowborough families, parents, and neighbours from every walk of life who came together peacefully to make one point very clear: communities deserve to be consulted about decisions that directly affect them.
Although I live in East Grinstead, a few miles away, what happens in Crowborough matters to all of us. The Home Office plans to move around six hundred asylum-seeking men into the disused army camp on the edge of the town, with arrivals expected later this month. That decision was taken without prior consultation, without transparent communication, and without any published assessment of local impact on safety, services, or cohesion.
When GB News approached me for comment, I spoke plainly. This is not about politics, and it is certainly not about race. It is about fairness, accountability, and the duty of public bodies to act lawfully and proportionately. Communities have a legitimate expectation to be informed and consulted before major changes are imposed upon them. That duty is fundamental to good governance and public trust.
People here are not seeking confrontation; they are asking for clarity. When consultation is ignored, anxiety fills the gap. Listening to local voices is not a courtesy it is a statutory safeguard and a moral obligation.
What I saw today was a town acting with dignity and restraint: thousands standing together, peacefully and respectfully, to ask that decisions be made with them, not to them.
Crowborough showed the country something important today that it is possible to stand firm, speak clearly, and remain entirely civil in doing so. That is the mark of a community that cares.
If you’re interested, you can watch the short interview below.
Because when government stops listening, communities will always find their voice.
The British Patriot
