What can I really say about the current state of national politics?

My husband has stopped watching Question Time as he claims it is not doing his blood pressure any good - I think he has a point. I don't think it matters what side of the Brexit argument you might be on, the current political crisis goes way beyond how anyone voted in 2016, and I … Continue reading What can I really say about the current state of national politics? →

Boris, Brexit and …

For the past month or 2, the Brexit debate has been over-shadowed by the Conservative leadership elections. It has been a brief respite from the issue that has dominated the headlines for over 3 years - although it is true that the leadership race has revolved very much around the candidates' position on Brexit. As … Continue reading Boris, Brexit and … →

EU Elections and the race for the Tory leadership

We didn't really need to wait for the results of the EU elections to know that the Conservatives were going to get demolished. As results started to come in last night, it was very apparent that support for the two main parties had evaporated, and voters had backed parties with a very clear position on … Continue reading EU Elections and the race for the Tory leadership →

European Elections – why I have not been campaigning

For the first time in over 30 years - during which time I have taken part in every local, national and European election - I am sitting out the campaign for this week's European Elections. It is not that I am worried about the inevitable hostile reception I would find on the doorstep - having … Continue reading European Elections – why I have not been campaigning →

Looking back over the past 6 weeks …

Not wanting to state the obvious, but this has not been the easiest of election campaigns! I have been involved in more or less every election campaign - whether it be general or local elections, either as a candidate, an election agent or a volunteer - for the past 30 years, and this campaign is … Continue reading Looking back over the past 6 weeks … →

Vote for LOCAL candidates on LOCAL issues

Having knocked on doors over the past month or so, I know many of you are still very frustrated at the continuing impasse over Brexit. I suspect like me you enjoyed a week or so off from this farce whilst MPs had their Easter break ... it is a pity they can't stay on their … Continue reading Vote for LOCAL candidates on LOCAL issues →

Why I am standing as a Conservative candidate …

Right now, it is embarrassing to stand on the doorstep and introduce myself as a Conservative Candidate. Not because I am ashamed to be seen as having ‘conservative values’, but because I am totally and utterly ashamed to be in any way associated with the shambles in Westminster. I don’t think anyone of any political … Continue reading Why I am standing as a Conservative candidate … →

The ‘B’ word and why you should vote on 2nd May

So, on the eve of what was supposed to be Brexit day, our elected representatives in Westminster are no closer to agreeing a deal than we are to finding Elvis Presley alive and well at the local chip shop. I think I can confidently say everyone - whether you voted leave or remain - is … Continue reading The ‘B’ word and why you should vote on 2nd May →

The ‘B’ Word

I don't know about you, but I am losing the will to live over Brexit. Just as you think it cannot become any more farcical, Parliament steps forward and surprises us - again! The argument has now gone far beyond arguing over the result of the referendum almost 3 years ago. What we are seeing … Continue reading The ‘B’ Word →