About the group

Ely Progressives are a group of local, politically engaged individuals attempting to shake up local politics by providing an alternative perspective and generating debate.

We believe in

• Equality & Universal Human Rights
• Environmental Protection & Sustainability
• Openness & Transparency
• Evidence, Facts & Experts
• Collaboration & Co-operation
• Community
• Tolerance & Understanding
• Democracy & Debate
• Devolving Power

We support

• Tackling climate change as a matter of urgency.
• A continued close and collaborative relationship with the rest of Europe.
• Reforming our electoral system to make it more proportionally representative.
• Economic reforms to reduce inequality.
• A properly funded NHS, free at the point of access, run purely for the public good.
• Sustainable transport.
• Initiatives to create a cohesive and tolerant community like Ely Community Against Hate and the Ely Great Get Together.