Alan Craig is the leader of the Christian Peoples Alliance party and a councillor in the London Borough of Newham for Canning Town South.
Craig is on the Council of the Movement for Christian Democracy, the Canning Town Partnership Board and the Council for Racial Equality in Newham.[1]
Political career
Craig first unsuccessfully stood for Newham Council in 1998 as a Christian Democrat candidate in what was then Ordnance ward. From then until 2002 he continued to campaign against Newham Council from his position as Director of the charitably funded Mayflower Centre. In 2001 Craig stood in a by-election for Beckton ward in 2001[2] and was again defeated by the winning Labour Party (UK)|Labour party]] candidate. Notwithstanding his continuing opposition to the Labour Council he joined the Board of a Council led SRB operating in the Canning Town area. During his time as a Directorof the SRB he was successful in obtaining SRB funding for CCTV cameras on the Mayflower Centre, of which he was still also Director
He was elected to Newham council in the 2002 local elections becoming the only oppostion councillor.[3] In the 2006 elections he was re-elected with an increased majority as part of a group of three Christian Peoples Alliance Party councillors. He also stood in the election for Mayor of Newham and came third receiving 6,559 votes.[4]
He became leader of the Christian Peoples Alliance in 2004 and led the party into the 2005 general election.[5][6]
Craig has strongly opposed the building of the London Markaz Mosque calling for an independent inquiry into it. He says that while he supports the right to worship, he has fears over the impact upon the community and on security.[7][8]
In December 2006 he called for the resignation of the Bishop of Southwark Thomas Frederick Butler if it was confirmed that he had had a drunken night out.[9]
He also opposed the opening of one of the regional casinos in Newham,[10], campaigned to end the DESO funded arms fair[11] and played a leading role in the campaign to save the East End's Queens Market. [12]
Christian Peoples Alliance candidate for London Mayor
On 12 February 2008, Alan Craig, was chosen to represent The Christian Party and Christian Peoples Alliance on a joint "Christian Choice" ticket on May 1 in the London Elections. He obtained 39,249 first choice votes (1.62%) and 80,140 second choice votes (4.00%)[13], finishing sixth in the first round of voting, and being eliminated for the second.[14]
References
- ^ Christians Peoples Alliance - People
- ^ Muir, Hugh (2001-03-28). "Labour's fortress threatened by a Christian soldier.", The Evening Standard.
- ^ Graves, David (2002-03-05). "Hospital protesters win control of council", The Daily Telegraph.
- ^ Election results 4 May 2006
- ^ Wheeler, Brian (2004-11-04). "Rousing the party faithful", BBC.
- ^ Staff (2005-04-25). "Labour's fortress threatened by a Christian soldier.", BBC.
- ^ Johnston, Pillip (2006-09-25). "The shadow cast by a mega-mosque", The Daily Telegraph.
- ^ Allen, Nick (2006-10-30). "Olympic-Size London Mosque May Eclipse Landmarks", Bloomberg L.P..
- ^ Smith, David (2006-12-10). "Drink row bishop facing calls to quit", The Guardian / The Observer.
- ^ Saini, Angela (2007-02-01). ""Say no to casino!"". BBC London. BBC. Retrieved on 2008-02-09.
- ^ ""Profile: Alan Craig"". Retrieved on 2008-04-29.
- ^ ""Friend's of Queen's Market"". Retrieved on 2008-04-29.
- ^ LondonElects results
- ^ Mosque critic brands himself the 'Christian choice' for mayor | News
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