Blog Posts

  • Twentieth anniversary of the Teversham Warden scheme

    Yesterday I attended a celebration of the warden scheme in Teversham. It was set up twenty years ago by Dave Kelleway, and is supported by the county council, SCDC, the Parish Council and the Marshall Group. This combination of public and private finance has meant this scheme has survived and is thriving. It is unusual… Read more

  • 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… Read more

  • Cricket – first game of the season

    The first game of the season always feels tough on the legs. I was hoping that all the electioneering and my recent gym visits would have made up for being a year older. I was wrong. Still, it was a lovely day, sunny, warm and no sign of rain. Very odd. Usually it only takes… Read more

  • Miliband: Put NHS in charge of care home – retrograde step

    According to the Independent, on page 7 Ed Miliband wants to hand adult social care to the NHS. It says: “The NHS would be handed responsibility for providing nursing home care for the elderly under a future Labour government in an attempt to constrain Britain’s spiralling healthcare costs, Ed Miliband will announce today. Under proposals… Read more

  • 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… Read more

  • 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… Read more