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Nice work if you can get it
A few weeks ago I blogged about the proliferation of outsourcing companies offering campaign services to Associations and MPs. See HERE. As I wrote at the time, I don't blame these companies, they...
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Ringing the changes!
If any readers from outside West Kent would like to come and help, they would be most welcome!I have deleted the dates and wards for obvious reasons, but do get in touch to offer assistance. FREE PIZZA!
View ArticleOur three final intern applicants made me proud to be a Conservative
Much of today was spent with Tom Tugendhat preparing our questions then interviewing three truly outstanding intern applicants.The full time paid internship is to work as part of the West Kent Campaign...
View ArticleThe weird and wonderful life of a political agent #125
My week on a page:Sunday: up at 7am for a full day interviewing and assessing candidates.Monday: breakfast with a leading member of Kent's Greek Cypriot community followed by the launch of the West...
View ArticleMy busman's holiday in a draughty Rochester attic
Sunday was a Busman's Holiday. I spent a day as a volunteer - for my local Conservative Association!In fairness, my day job extends into most evenings and weekends, and as a consequence I have little...
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Tom Tugendhat launches West Kent Phone Bank
We were pleased to welcome Tonbridge, Edenbridge & Malling's new Parliamentary candidate, Tom Tugendhat, to the West Kent Campaign HQ today to officially launch the Phone Bank. Tom Tugendhat...
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Campaign? Oh God no - who'd want to do a thing like that ?
I am a great fan of Party Conference and encourage as many people as possible to attend. I am pleased that most who attend on my recommendation usually return in future years. This year I have...
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Oh dear - this is what happens when you create layers of unnecessary...
Just received this from one of my local Returning OfficersAs it happens, all of my candidates complete their forms in my presence, so I am able to confirm with absolute certainty that the witnesses did...
View ArticleYes, I am a bit stressed. here's why...
One of the things members often say when they phone is, "Oh, you sound a bit stressed..."There's a good reason for that. I often am. And here's an example why.We are now on the cusp on local...
View ArticleConsent to Nomination; the mystery deepens
Three days ago I reproduced, in good faith, an email I had received from a local Returning Officer. I did so to warn other agents and candidates of a potential issue with the Candidates' Consent to...
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"She'll attend the Opening of an Envelope if there's a free drink"
We hosted a reception yesterday for West Kent's finest envelope packers. They came from the four corners of the county, brandishing their paper cuts as a warrior would bear his battle scars. The event...
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Hey teacher, leave those kids alone
I am surrounded by teachers - there are many living in the marina where we live, and my in-laws are a teacher-heavy family; including his (retired) mother and two of his cousins. Every teacher I have...
View ArticleOne swallow does not a summer make, but does 47 Kents make an election?
Almost there - just one outstanding set of papers and we will have a full slate of candidates successfully nominated. This particular RO is different to the other I deal with, insofar as every 'i' had...
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Sir Winston has arrived!
With grateful thanks to Tunbridge Wells Association President, Alex King MBE, for donating this portrait of Sir Winston Churchill, which once took pride of place in his office at County Hall.
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DING DONG ! Steve Bell officially opens West Kent Towers
The Senior Vice President of the Conservative Party, Steve Bell, joined constituency Chairmen, volunteers and the office staff to officially open the West Kent Campaign Headquarters earlier...
View ArticleBranch relaunch offers nudes, titties and bums !
The local Conservative branch in one of the more refined areas of Tunbridge Wells is holding a relaunch tonight, at which Greg Clark is guest of honour. They have done really well - with 30 non...
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Tom Tugendhat launches Business Group
I wasn't the happiest chappie when I struggled out of bed at 5.30am to arrive at Tom Tugendhat's first Business Breakfast in Hadlow at 7am. But it was very worthwhile. Over 40 local business leaders,...
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An election cometh
I am pleased to say the pristine West Kent Towers has started to look, smell and feel like a Conservative HQ as polling day approaches. The smell of paint has been replaced by the smell of riso ink and...
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The 2014 Tunbridge Wells Conservative Team
Our outstanding field of Conservative candidates fighting seats in Tunbridge Wells for the 2014 Borough Elections. I am honoured to be their Agent. Good luck to them all!
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The day Europe came to Tonbridge & Malling
It was the Tonbridge & Malling European Action Day today, with three street stalls in our major town centres. But before the excitement officially began, we all gathered in West Malling High Street...
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