Friday 9th January 2015 - 118 days to the General Election
NEWS
Parliamentary Selections
Congratulations to the following people who have recently been selected to stand at the General Election.
Newcastle Central - Simon Kitchen
Newcastle East - Duncan Crute
Newcastle North - Stephen Bates
Stockton North - Chris Daniels
Middlesborough - Simon Clarke
Redcar - Jacob Young
Blythe Valley - Greg Munro
Wansbeck - Chris Galley
Rother Valley - Gary Streeter
Rotherham - Sebastian Lowe
Wentworth & Dearne - Michael Naughton
Heywood & Middleton - Iain Gartside
Oldham East & Saddleworth - Sajjad Hussain
Oldham West & Royton - Kamran Ghafoor
Rochdale - Asma Ahmed
Workington - Rozila Kana
Wirral Question Time
The four Associations in Wirral are hosting a 'Question Time' event at Birkenhead School on Friday 23 January, 7pm.
Tickets are £5 (to cover the costs of room hire and tea/coffee). The panel comprises Rt Hon Esther McVey MP, leading Wirral Councillor Paul Hayes and
Parliamentary Candidates for Wirral South - John Bell - and Birkenhead - Clark Vasey. For tickets, click on this link.
Reg Britton - Hull
It is with great sadness to announce the recent passing of Reg Britton.
Reg contributed hugely to his local Association as its Chairman on and off in the 80s and 90s. His work as part of its team helped to raise thousands of pounds
and he provided support to European campaign candidates – to name but a few of his activities. In the 80s he also served a term as a councillor on Humberside
C.C.
Reg’s funeral is being held on Thursday 15th January, 10.30am, at Haltemprice Crematorium, WILLERBY (near Hull) HU10 6NS.
Mark Menzies MP hands out Prince’s Trust awards
Fylde MP Mark Menzies spoke of his admiration for the achievements of a group of young people as he presented their certificates for completing the
Kirkham Prince’s Trust scheme.
The Member of Parliament was asked to hand out the awards during a moving ceremony at Ribby Hall in Wrea Green on Friday.
During the event he spoke to the group – aged between 16 and 25 – about the challenges they had undertaken and overcome during the 12-week Lancashire Fire
and Rescue Service course and how it had helped their confidence
Afterwards, Mr Menzies said: “The Prince’s Trust offers young people, many of who have had a challenging start in life, the opportunity to gain confidence and
skills through working as a team to complete community projects.
“Members of the group told me how much they had enjoyed taking part in work experience with various employers and about the useful training they had received
in interview techniques and writing CVs.
“The group were assisted by people from a number of different walks of life and hopefully they are now better equipped to enter the workplace. Indeed I was
pleased to hear that a number of those who had taken part had now been offered positions with different employers.
“During the awards ceremony, I was asked to make a short speech and to hand out certificates to those who had taken part and I told them I was hugely
impressed by what they had achieved in a relatively short period.
“The Prince’s Trust is obviously a very worthwhile programme and one which I will always be happy to support in the future.”
Martin Vickers MP - Prime Minister Praises Cleethorpes MP on Local Economy
During Prime Minister's Questions today, Cleethorpes MP, Martin Vickers, highlighted key training investment in northern Lincolnshire which is set to
benefit local people and the local economy. Martin referred to the Humber UTC being built in Scunthorpe, the establishment of a national college for
wind energy, and the expansion of local training facilities when mentioning how the offshore renewables sector is set to boost the northern
Lincolnshire economy.
Martin asked the Prime Minister, "The Government have repeatedly highlighted the importance of northern Lincolnshire and the wider Humber area to the offshore
renewables sector. Does my right hon. Friend agree that the recent announcement of the establishment of a national college for wind energy, a university technical
college in Scunthorpe and further expansion of existing local training facilities cement the opportunities for local people to benefit from the industry, boost the local
economy and highlight the importance of northern Lincolnshire to the northern powerhouse?"
In response the Prime Minister praised Martin's efforts in working hard to bring investment for the Humber economy. He continued by noting how the Humber LEP
has £100 million for local projects, which could realise up to 9000 jobs.
Mr Cameron said, "My hon. Friend is a real champion for north Lincolnshire and for Humberside in general. We are determined that this recovery is going to be
different from previous recoveries and that we are going to see growth in jobs and investment right across our country. That is why he and others with me have
been working hard to bring investment to the Humber, including of course the vital Siemens plant, and why we have seen employment go up and unemployment
come down. Because of the local growth deals agreed in July, the Humber local enterprise partnership has over £100 million for local projects, which should create
up to 9,000 jobs and allow more than 5,000 homes to be built, so we are determined to see recovery embedded right across the country."
David Davis MP welcomes fall in water bills for Yorkshire Water customers.
David Davis MP is delighted with the news that families in the region will, over the next five years, see an average reduction of 3 per cent in their water
bills. The average household bill for water supplied by Yorkshire Water, for the period 2014-15 was £373, Ofwat’s final determinations indicate that, by
2019-20, this will have dropped to £361.
Mr Davis said, “The news that household water bills will see a reduction of 3 per cent is extremely positive for the area. This is especially true when many families
in the area are still facing significant financial pressures.
Nevertheless, it is important to remember that Yorkshire Water also have responsibility for the development and upkeep of drains and watercourses across the
region. Reductions in household bills should not have a detrimental impact on the maintenance of this important infrastructure. The devastating effects of floods
over the past few years go to show how vital it is that proper care is taken in maintaining these drains in order to reduce the likelihood of flooding.
Yorkshire Water need to ensure that these reductions in bills do not impede on their ability to ensure that drainage systems are in good working condition and that
they sufficiently protect our homes.”
Nigel Evans MP meets with Foreign Secretary
Nigel met with the Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond, at a meeting of the North-West group of Conservative MPs. The group, which Mr Evans chairs,
discussed issues including the British response to the rise of Islamic State, the Ebola crisis in West Africa, the continued strained relations between
Russia and the West and the health of the defence industry in Lancashire.
Speaking after the meeting Mr Evans said, “I am grateful that the Foreign Secretary was able to devote so much of his time to address our group. We are living in
increasingly uncertain times globally and it is therefore vital that Britain continues to engage with the world and maintains its seat at the top table of global politics.
Our ability to have influence in the world directly impacts on how prosperous we are. We also had the opportunity to discuss Britain’s future with the European
Union and the Foreign Secretary was able to reiterate the Conservative Party’s commitment to hold an in-out referendum on our membership in 2017.”
Bolton South East - Organising Secretary required
This is a part time position, a few hours per week updating records etc. A reasonable working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes is required. Hours to suit
and an honoraria paid each month. Applicants please email your details to [email protected]
EVENTS
Blackpool North & Cleveleys - Thursday 15th January - 12.30pm for 1pm
Lunch with Jacob Rees-Mogg MP at Norbreck Bowling & Tennis Club, Clovelly Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire FY5 1RZ.
Two course buffet lunch, raffle, cash bar - £12 a ticket. Jacob is one of the Party’s rising stars and is a fascinating and unique speaker. To reserve your ticket call
07515128075 or email [email protected]
Thirsk & Malton - Thursday 15th January - 7pm for 7.30pm
Kevin Hollinrake’s Campaign Launch
Supper at the Jaipur Spice, Easingwold
Guest Speaker: Nigel Adams MP
Tickets £25 each – tables of 10 can be booked
For further details: [email protected] or 01653 693502
West Lancashire - Thursday 15th January - 7pm for 7.30pm
Disraeli Night
The Disraeli Club at Briars Hall Hotel on Briars Lane, Lathom. Join like minded people for political debate about topical issues, this is the West Lancashire
Conservatives-Conservative Policy Forum.
Hazel Grove - Friday 16th January - 7.30pm
"Quiz Up In A Brewery" with quizmaster Andrew Bingham MP
Venue - Robinsons Brewery visitor centre
Tickets - £15.00 which includes a Steak and Ale supper
Tickets can be purchased from here or by emailing [email protected]
Huddersfield - Sunday 18th January - 6pm
Itrat Ali will launch her campaign for the May Parliamentary elections.
Venue: Cedar Court Hotel Ainley Top, Huddersfield.
There will be food, speeches from invited guests (including Baroness Warsi) and entertainment.
Cost per ticket is £25. We are asking all friends of the party to make an effort to come to this occasion. This is something the Huddersfield Association has not
attempted for a long time.
Please email Rober McGuin to book. For any other enquiries please ring 07856 289807
Manchester Federation - Friday 23rd January - 7pm
Our Annual Dinner for the Manchester Federation at Chancellors Hotel in Fallowfield.
There's a choice of courses and 1922 Committee Chairman Graham Brady is the guest speaker.
Tickets £30 Members / £25 (CF) - you can pay either online or by cheque.
Invitation, payment details and menu choices can be found here
People who wish to attend should inform [email protected] and tell him how they have paid and what they would like to eat.
North Tyneside - Saturday 31 January
Hot Buffet Supper Night with Lord Bates of Langbaurgh
North Tyneside Conservatives invite you to our next social event, to be held on Saturday 31st January 2015 at The Tynemouth Borough Unionist Club, 32 Albion
Road, North Shields. The event will be in aid of Glenn Hall's Tynemouth Parliamentary campaign and Glenn will also be in attendance. £12 per person. Please
contact our office at [email protected] or 0191 2570696 to request a Guest application slip.
Bolton South East - Friday 6th February - 7.30pm
Quiz night
Over Hulton Conservative Club
Tickets £6 per person including supper. Contact Councillor Alan Walsh on 01204 431746 or Sandra MacNeill on 07817630296.
Yorkshire - Friday 20th February - 7.15pm for 7.45pm
The Rt Hon William Hague invites you to join him for 'The Race for Victory 2015' in the Ebor Suite, York Racecourse. Supporting target seats in
Yorkshire.
Tickets £75 - Black Tie Dinner
For further information or to book tickets please contact Caroline Dickinson 01274 363001 / [email protected] or Debbie Toon
07740 430837
BY-ELECTIONS
ACTION DAYS
Pending
Dewsbury
Bamber Bridge West | Ribble Valley
Throughout January, February and March Dewsbury Conservative
Association will be out campaigning every Saturday. If you able to spare just
a few hours and come along and help it would be much appreciated.
There will also be a Team 2015 Super Saturday on 7th March 2015.
For further details contact Lynne Mitchell, Campaign Centre Administrator,
on 01484 717959 or [email protected]
CONTACTS
North East Conservatives
0191 286 4141 [email protected]
North West Conservatives
0161 736 6571 [email protected]
Yorkshire Conservatives
01274 363 000 [email protected]
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