Luke Glazzard

**About Luke Glazzard** I’ve lived in East London for seven years and, with family here all my life, I now firmly call Waltham Forest home. I’ve been campaigning, fundraising and organising since I was a school kid, particularly on issues like housing, equality, migrant rights, and economic & environmental justice. Professionally, I spent ten years working as a chef, before becoming a mature student and changing careers; I now manage strategic change projects at a publicly funded environmental research organisation, where I work to turn strategy into meaningful outcomes. From youth campaigning, to running my own business, to international research collaborations, to union organising, I bring strong leadership and a practical, impact focused approach. **What Luke stands for** I stand for class-conscious, community-led politics. Waltham Forest needs strong, visible representation that is prepared to challenge decisions that don’t serve residents. Development should work for the community, not for developers; proper consultation, protection for green spaces, and genuinely affordable housing must be prioritised. We need action on fly-tipping and neglect to ensure a clean, safe neighbourhood we can all take pride in. I want to protect and improve local services, and ensure the safety, inclusion, and wellbeing of all residents, especially those most at risk. I believe in politics rooted in solidarity, where decisions are made with people, not for them.