Well the past few weeks have been very hectic in Redbridge. I have had a number of issues raised by residents for me to act on. The Redbridge Residents association was very interesting and it was good to hear residents views in a formal environment. A number of which have and are being acted on, residents raised the issue in Old Redbridge that there were not enough dog bins. So a call has now gone in and we can expect bins in and around Gover and Westover Road as well as Test Lane.
The past few weeks have been very interesting in terms of politics in the city. The minority Conservative Administration was removed by a pact between Labour and Liberal Democrats. Many residents have been getting letters and leaflets from me on this. A number of successful and outward looking policies have now been scrapped by the new coalition.
Our 10% council tax discount has been scrapped, which would have saved many hard pressed pensioners a lot of money on their tax bills. Our policy of more community policing through an increased number of special constables have been scrapped. Our plans for a quarter of a million hours of extra sport for our children have also been scrapped.
The lowest tax rise in Southampton's history (just 2.99% under us) has been pushed upto 3.5% by Labour and the Liberals, without any discount for potential special constables or pensioners.
So I guess this shows, Vote Liberal get Labour, and Vote Labour get Liberal! The Conservatives are the only party who can offer lower taxes and more police in the city.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Jeremy Moulton selected for Southampton Test
Yesterday, the membership of the Southampton Test Conservative association (including me) selected Cllr Jeremy Moulton as the PPC for Southampton Test.
I have known and worked Jeremy for around a year now and know that he is entirely committed to making Southampton a better place to live and work. As a lifelong resident, he has the experience and first hadn knowledge that will serve him strong when out campaigning for the chance to become our MP.
I look forward to working with him during my election campaign in Redbridge and importantly, his campaign for Southampton Test. Good Luck!
I have known and worked Jeremy for around a year now and know that he is entirely committed to making Southampton a better place to live and work. As a lifelong resident, he has the experience and first hadn knowledge that will serve him strong when out campaigning for the chance to become our MP.
I look forward to working with him during my election campaign in Redbridge and importantly, his campaign for Southampton Test. Good Luck!
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
All's not quiet on the Cameron front!
The last few days have not been good for Cameron or ANY Conservative.
The MP's who are publically saying we need a confidence vote in Cameron are cowardly and underhanded, havent they learnt from the past that we need to unite around our leader? Look at what has happened in the past 10 years, dis-united and out of office. You would have thought that they would have learned.
David Cameron will not let the party down, and you need to realise that. Let him continue on the course he is going down, he will not forget traditional Conservative principles. And this is coming from me, not someone who is exactly on the centre of the party! Cameron is showing the public we can concentrate on other things, and are ready for Government, please, please, please dont damage that or our chances of getting into power!
The MP's who are publically saying we need a confidence vote in Cameron are cowardly and underhanded, havent they learnt from the past that we need to unite around our leader? Look at what has happened in the past 10 years, dis-united and out of office. You would have thought that they would have learned.
David Cameron will not let the party down, and you need to realise that. Let him continue on the course he is going down, he will not forget traditional Conservative principles. And this is coming from me, not someone who is exactly on the centre of the party! Cameron is showing the public we can concentrate on other things, and are ready for Government, please, please, please dont damage that or our chances of getting into power!
Saturday, July 21, 2007
The By-Elections
Well I have to say not a good night for the Party. But why?
The party hierarchy now need to assess whether they made the right choices and campaigned in the right type of way. For one I do not agree with the fact that Tony Lit was parachuted into the constituency after being a member for only a week! There are plently of people who have worked the ground for us for a great number of years.
However, I think David Cameron had the right intentions and thoughts, and we all learn by our mistakes, dont we? Next time, a strong local candidate is the answer, and preferably someone who has really worked for the party.
My message= Keep your courage Mr Cameron, keep modernising and it will pay dividends, but dont forget the real Conservative principles along the way.
The party hierarchy now need to assess whether they made the right choices and campaigned in the right type of way. For one I do not agree with the fact that Tony Lit was parachuted into the constituency after being a member for only a week! There are plently of people who have worked the ground for us for a great number of years.
However, I think David Cameron had the right intentions and thoughts, and we all learn by our mistakes, dont we? Next time, a strong local candidate is the answer, and preferably someone who has really worked for the party.
My message= Keep your courage Mr Cameron, keep modernising and it will pay dividends, but dont forget the real Conservative principles along the way.
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