Full statement

About Myself
My name is Jacqueline Thomson I have three grown up children, three grandchildren and a very supportive husband. I am now retired. Previously I dedicated my career to the South East Coast Ambulance Service and before that, I worked at Life Care, Caterham-On-The-Hill looking after people with learning disabilities.

I have always been interested in how our country is run. I feel very strongly that ordinary people like me have been completely ignored for many years and now I am retired I want to get more involved with our future Government. I know that the fresh approach offered by REFORM UK is what our country badly needs. I am tremendously honoured that REFORM UK has given me the opportunity to represent Caterham Valley in the Bye Election on 16th. October 2025.

2 Caterham Valley Issues

Croydon Road Works
Delays to the Croydon Road redevelopment work caused by issues with existing drainage.
Flooding
Caused by poor drainage
Parish Council Merger
The proposal to merge the Caterham Hill and Caterham Valley Parish Councils.
Town masterplan.
Looking at a broader vision for the development of the Hill and Valley communities.

3. Surrey Issues

Cost of living crisis
This leading to increased demand for crisis support

Crime and Community
Retail theft, anti-social behaviour, domestic abuse, child exploitation, serious and organised crime.

Infrastructure and Highways
Pothole problems, poor road surfaces and pavements, issues with trees and hedges.

I would like to champion the abuse of children and the pothole problems.