John Ottoway is running as a Alliance For Democracy And Freedom candidate for the Beverley And Holderness in the upcoming 2024 United Kingdom General Election.
Competing against 7 other candidate(s), John Ottoway aims to bring their extensive experience to the role as a candidate for Member Of Parliament in the Government Of The United Kingdom.
ADF describes itself as a centrist party, eschewing traditional left or right labels, and focusing on "common sense" policies. It emphasizes its nature as an alliance of independent thinkers united by a commitment to serving the national interest rather than partisan agendas.
Advocacy for self-sufficiency in energy, food, and manufacturing to reduce dependence on external entities. A strong stance against supra-national organizations that undermine national sovereignty, including the UN and NATO.
Opposition to lockdowns under any circumstances and a non-interventionist foreign policy focused solely on defending national borders. Promotion of financial policies favoring asset-backed currency and restrictions on fractional reserve banking.
Commitment to maintaining education and health services that are free at the point of need, with more choices for consumers. Electoral reform to ensure greater alignment between electoral outcomes and voter preferences, with increased use of referenda.
ADF advocates for increasing the use of British land for agricultural purposes and supports the inclusion of agricultural studies and related skills in the national curriculum. It also aims to stabilize food prices and promote environmental initiatives that complement agricultural productivity.
ADF promotes stringent controls on immigration, prioritizing the rights of the settled population and advocating for robust measures against illegal immigration. It also supports amending laws to grant automatic citizenship to qualified foreign personnel serving in the British armed forces.
The party supports low taxation and minimal government intervention, aiming to stimulate economic growth by supporting small and medium-sized enterprises and revising taxation policies to alleviate inflationary pressures.
Contrary to mainstream net-zero commitments, ADF supports a diversified energy strategy that includes nuclear, gas, and coal, alongside renewables, to ensure energy self-reliance and affordability.
ADF emphasizes the importance of family in its policies, advocating for supportive measures for kinship care and proposing reforms to address issues related to child welfare in family breakdowns. ADF positions itself as a pragmatic and independent-centred party focused on direct service to the electorate, advocating for policies that reinforce national sovereignty, personal freedoms, and economic self-reliance.