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Into battle
Last month a wonderful lady, a good friend and a true champion of her community, Cllr Jean Atkinson, died following a protracted illness. Jean reminded me of my mother: a working class Conservative...
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Conservatives Calling
Great team working at West Kent Towers tonight phoning residents of Trench on behalf of our by-election candidate, Georgina Thomas. Hitting our target of 200 calls per hour!
View ArticleStill hungry to win!
Even after ten years as Agent in this lovely corner of Kent, I am still at times overwhelmed by the support and dedication of our local members. One example - we are presently fighting a council by...
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In my ConHome column tomorrow I am writing about past Party Chairmen and how they are perceived. Based on "wisdom of crowds" I would appreciate your help. From the list below, please select the holder...
View ArticleSix great Party Chairmen and the difference they made
The post of Chairman of the Conservative Party is widely regarded as a poisoned chalice. The appointment is the personal gift of the Party Leader, but the holder of the office must balance many...
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An Audience with Lord Lamont of Lerwick
Over the past two years the west Kent Group have hosted a wonderful range of guests at our regular "An Audience with..." series, including Baroness Trumpington, Lord Trimble, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Sir...
View ArticleA few thoughts on Richmond Park
Richmond Park: We should remember that the Lib Dems turned this into a referendum on Brexit and they polled under 50% of the vote on a 56% turnout in one of the UKs strongest Remain constituencies....
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What's the Spanish for "More Leaflets = More Votes"?
Members of Parliament, Parliamentary Candidates and Party Managers from the Ecuadorian Partido Social Cristiano on a visit to West Kent Towers last weekUntil recent weeks I have paid little attention...
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Christmas Cheer comes to West Kent Towers
Despite the appearance of Scrooge hovering over the franking machine, the appearance of the Tesco Value Christmas Tree and a packet of chocolate biscuits indicates that the Season of Goodwill has...
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Winning elections isn't difficult, it's just hard work, MORE LEAFLETS = MORE...
I am just back from the count and I am delighted to report that we comfortably won the Tonbridge Trench ward local by-election. The full result wasGeorgina Thomas (Con):- 603 (61.2%)Lab/Progressive...
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Happy Treasurers and Luck Winners
We were delighted to welcome Tonbridge & Malling MP, Tom Tugendhat MBE, to West Kent Towers today to pick the winning numbers for the 2016 West Kent Christmas Draw. In total, we raised over £12,000...
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West Kent's Unsung Heroes #2.
JOYCE GADDJoyce Gadd is the Chatham and Aylesford President (and has previously held every position under the sun). And although she won't thank me for saying it, she was worked for the Conservative...
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West Kent's Unsung Heroes #1.
THELMA HUGGETTA "BIG UP" to the Tunbridge Wells Conservative's Deputy Chairman Fundraising Thelma Huggett for organising the Christmas Fete yesterday and raising almost £1,000 for Association funds....
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The Tory's "sleeker campaign machine" !
Front page of this weeks Times of Tonbridge. My favourite bit....
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Never forget to say THANK YOU
However tired, however busy, however great the margin - never forget to thank the people on whose support we rely to win. If we have the time, money and energy to deliver six leaflets asking them to...
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West Kent Members' Christmas Newsletter
In addition to our five Associations keeping their members informed about what is happening locally, twice a year the West Kent Campaign HQ distributes a newsletter promoting the work we do at Paddock...
View ArticleIt's not about "me me me" it's all about "us"
This year I turned 50, and I can now officially join the ranks of “Grumpy Old Men”. Many who know me will say I have been a Grumpy Old Man for decades. I would argue if it wasn’t true.Ask any Grumpy...
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West Kent Towers says Thank You
People often ask how we keep the West Kent show "on the road" and why our fabulous team of volunteers keep coming back to help, week-in, week out. The answer is simple. Regardless of the banter and the...
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View ArticleShe's all ermine and no knickers
The annual Treasurers' Lunch at Party Conference is a wonder to behold. It is a far more eclectic gathering than one might at first expect; invitees come from those Associations which have paid their...
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