I am astonished about all the debate about who should take part in a pre election leaders debate. No wonder people get turned off politics. The electorate want to hear what each party has to say so they should all be included if indeed they are a main party. There can be no doubt that … Continue reading
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Electoral Commission Trying to Regulate Blogs:
Dear Electoral Commission, Thanks, but I am not registering with you and I’m not going to pay any attention to your rules. Yours in freedom, Nick Clarke Extracted from the Guido Fawkes blog and in support of their stand. The Electoral Commission has written to Guido, ConservativeHome, LabourList and LibDemVoice to provide them with “guidance” … Continue reading
Hospital A&E capacity crisis
It appears that our A&E depts are under pressure. That is normal at this time of year and has to be expected. No organisation puts in place capacity to manage every possible spike as it would be very expensive. However, things are different these days. I believe that a large number of patients are being … Continue reading
Golf – the new politics
After many years of being an occasional golfer I have now started to play three times a week and sometimes more. I’m still at the scuffer stage but submitted my first card today towards a handicap. A very satisfying if frustrating game. Often it is very obvious what the correct direction of travel should be … Continue reading
Great day – sunshine, grandson and electioneering
I had a morning with my supporters discussing progress to date, shuffling yet more leaflets between ourselves and passing around war stories of the campaign so far. Lots of great feedback from all around my division. Two leaflets and lots of doors knocked on and momentum is rising. Interesting comments from a number of people … Continue reading
BBC – Analysis shows Conservatives winning and very popular
Interesting analysis from the BBC. Often it is claimed that the BBC is a left wing supporter but this report seems fair and balanced. 08:28 Friday 19th April 2013 Bigger Breakfast Show BBC Radio Cambridgeshire PAUL STAINTON: Cambridgeshire goes to the polls in just under two weeks time, on May 2nd, to vote on who … Continue reading
Conservative campaign – positive and well received
A great day in my division. Lots of leaflets dropped and some great chats. I have been encouraged by the many offers of help and messages of support. Speaking on the doorstep, unhappiness with national politicians of all parties is raised. When I have explained our local priorities of protecting the vulnerable, helping people live … Continue reading
“Labour is the real nasty party”
Interesting piece by Kavanagh of The Sun. I can remember the pain the unions caused to everyone, the old, the sick and the young alike. We must never forget. “WHO divided Britain? Was it Margaret Thatcher, who inherited a country split asunder by sullen strikers who refused to bury the dead or clear the garbage? … Continue reading
Conservative campaign for the county elections – fantastic so far.
I’m getting lots of very positive messages from Conservative candidates from all over the county. Feedback from canvassing is really good. In the south of the county the Lib Dems seem to have fallen away significantly with a slight rise in Labour support. UKIP have no traction. The Conservative vote is holding up and if … Continue reading
Tony Blair warning that Labour are not fit to govern under Ed Milibamd
Like him or hate Tony Blair knew how to win elections. He lost his way when it car to telling the truth about Iraq and made the huge mistake of handing over to Gordon Brown, probably the worst PM we have had in generations. This article can be found on the BBC site and is … Continue reading