THE PEOPLE BACKING PEOPLE FIRST
Andy Burnham
Mayor of Greater Manchester
"Rowenna visited Manchester to learn what we are doing because she actually wants to get things done. I know she loves her town and has what it takes to sort things out. Rowenna would make a great Mayor for Croydon and I look forward to working with her if she becomes Mayor."
Mayor of Lewisham
Brenda Dacres
"As a fellow directly elected Mayor, I know what it takes — and Rowenna Davis has it. She understands how to fix Croydon’s finances, rebuild trust, support local businesses, and deliver for communities. Rooted in public service, Rowenna has the energy, integrity, and experience Croydon needs for a fresh start."
Peter John OBE
Former Leader of Southwark Council
I have known Rowenna for 15 years - particularly as a councillor and campaigner in Southwark. She brought energy and enthusiasm to all that she did and would often bring a fresh and exciting approach to long-standing problems. I know that she would bring those skills and all of her great talents as Labour’s Mayoral candidate in Croydon and would make a formidable Mayor for this great London borough.
Cllr. Tamar Barrett
Founder of the Lionness Circle advocating for survivors of domestic abuse
"I’m supporting Rowenna because of a shared passion for fairness, justice and putting people first. Together, we believe we can build a stronger, safer and more inclusive multicultural society for Thornton Heath and Croydon as a whole."
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Stuart King
Leader of Croydon Labour Group
"Rowenna is a hardworking and compassionate local councillor. I have seen first hand how hard she has fought for residents, time and time again. I am in no doubt that as our mayoral candidate Rowenna can lead us to victory, and as Mayor she will bring hope and renewal back to our town."
Labour councillor, Waddon
Cllr. Ellily Ponnuthurai
"Rowenna is not only compassionate but also possesses a profound understanding of Croydon. Her razor-sharp focus on community and people, coupled with her unmatched efficiency, enabled us to achieve remarkable and truly meaningful work in Waddon."
Laura Doughty
Charity Director, South Croydon
"I couldn’t be more enthusiastic in my endorsement of Rowenna in her candidacy to be Labour’s candidate for Mayor.
I want Croydon to thrive and be proud of who we are, and Rowenna has the experience and best of all the vision to make that a reality."
Labour member, Carshalton and Wallington
Sami Ahmad
"I firmly believe that Rowenna Davis would be the best candidate for Mayor of Croydon. She has remarkable leadership skills and experience, and a steadfast approach to revitalising Croydon, helping the community, improving the local economy and reducing crime."
Phil Barnett
Labour member, Streatham and Croydon North
"Croydon needs new leadership for change. Rowenna Davis is able to give it. Working and raising her family locally, she understands the real challenges. Her optimistic, inclusive vision for the borough combines practical leadership, local engagement and a focus on delivery. Always approachable, she represents a breath of fresh air."
Project Manager, Norbury
Ajwadul Islam
"I’m proud to support Rowenna Davis for Labour’s candidate for Mayor of Croydon.
"She has the experience, integrity, and vision to lead Croydon forward, tackling key challenges and delivering real change. Labour members should back Rowenna for a fairer, stronger borough."
Dr. Paul Harper
Labour member
"I have known Rowenna for several years. She has always been a hard-working member of the local Labour Party in Waddon and in Croydon as a whole. As chair of the Croydon Council Scrutiny Committee, she successfully held Mayor Perry to account."
Labour member and local resident
Sam Attwater
"Rowenna is the perfect candidate to restore pride and energy in Croydon, and to bring back the sense of hope that for so long has been missing here. I am proud to be supporting her to deliver a brighter future for Croydon."
Cllr. Eunice O'Dame
Labour councillor, Bensham Manor
"Rowenna's previous experience as Chair of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee makes her ideal to lead on Croydon's needs. Her financial oversight, dedication to social justice, and vision for modernising services all foster accountable governance. Rowenna's leadership will bring the transparency and progress Croydon deserves."
Labour member, Sanderstead
Alan Malarkey
"Rowenna balances strong values with fairness and combines pragmatism and superb communication skills with a forensic eye for detail. I am confident that as Mayor she will shout the loudest for Croydon and command national attention for the future and vibrancy of our great town and its people."
Pat McGinn
Labour member, Waddon
"Rowenna understands the potential Croydon has to be a better place for all of us. She knows the challenges we have to tackle to make our Borough that better place. She has a passion for the collective action through which we can start writing a new chapter in our history."
Membership Secretary, Croydon East
Sangeeta Gobidaas
"As a dedicated local Councillor and previous Chair of the Scrutiny Committee, Rowenna has demonstrated her commitment to delivering for the people of Croydon. She has a track record of holding Mayor Perry to account and demands the highest standards for public services. She has time and again fought against the injustices of the current Conservative administration. She has my complete trust."
Aiden Lennon
Labour member, Waddon
"I have known Rowenna for 10 years now and I have found her to be a passionate advocate for where we live. Her heart and emphasis is on our community and that is something that is badly missing in local politics. Rowenna brings great vibrancy and ideas to develop our town and I fully endorse her to be the Labour candidate for mayor."
Labour member
Rob McLaren
"As a teacher, Rowenna knows just how important it is to fight for a better Croydon for everyone, whilst her recent work scrutinising the council’s finances gives her an unrivalled appreciation for the challenges the borough faces. She will make an excellent mayor and I am proud to endorse her."
Shazia Azizuddin
Labour member, Croydon East
"I have known Rowenna for a few years and it is evident that she has the dedication and passion to deliver impactful change for Croydon. Her work as a councillor, activist and as a champion for people is exemplary. I have no doubt that she can take us forward, delivering on key issues and restoring pride in our great borough."
Labour member
John Rutherford
"I support Rowenna Davis for Croydon Mayor. I admire her balance of thoughtful left-wing politics and her practicality; solid grounding in what works locally, allied with a refreshing willingness to listen to community voices."
Shazia Azizuddin
Labour member, Croydon East
"I have known Rowenna for a few years and it is evident that she has the dedication and passion to deliver impactful change for Croydon. Her work as a councillor, activist and as a champion for people is exemplary. I have no doubt that she can take us forward, delivering on key issues and restoring pride in our great borough."
Labour member
John Rutherford
"I support Rowenna Davis for Croydon Mayor. I admire her balance of thoughtful left-wing politics and her practicality; solid grounding in what works locally, allied with a refreshing willingness to listen to community voices."