Julian was raised in the NE of England and was first politicised when a teenager by the 1984/5 Miners’ strike. Julian has been a train driver for over 20 years and a union representative for the last 15 years. He also campaigns for an accessible rail network and writes regularly on a wide range of topics at julianvaughan.blog 

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As a train driver and proud trade unionist, I understand the benefits of working collectively for the well-being of everyone. I am a trade union representative, with fifteen years of experience standing up for members.

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I am proud to be British and proud of the great institutions we have in this country, such as the BBC, and Labour’s greatest achievement the NHS. Our public institutions knit together the social fabric of the UK and at their best can drive enormous social and economic progress for all. However, we must always be ready to acknowledge our mistakes. If we as politicians fail to learn the lessons from the Windrush scandal and disasters such as Grenfell, we will continue to fail vulnerable people across our communities.

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I believe in working with people, rather than for people - and talking to people about the decisions that impact them. I have a track record of working across political divides and whatever your political persuasion I will always treat you with dignity.

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The current political system is rigged in favour of corporations and the wealthy. 

 

I believe our communities are enriched when we care for everyone within them and that public servants should be looking to those with the most need, not the most greed. I have a track record of campaigning for the most vulnerable in our communities because I know that it is through breaking down barriers and bringing people together that we will see our society prosper.​​

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Julian Vaughan

December 2024

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