I trust you all had a good summer break.
One of the many joys of Keighley and Ilkley is you don’t have to climb on to a plane in search of better scenery – this is already the most beautiful part of the world.
I therefore had what’s now commonly referred to as a “staycation” where I did a few things around my home in Oakworth, climbed up Pen-y-ghent several times and went campaigning in various parts of the constituency. It was wonderful – except for the weather.
From my many conversations with local residents over the last few weeks, it is clear that dissatisfaction with this Labour Government continues to be at an all-time high, as is the expectation of a Conservative Government after the next General Election.
This presents two challenges for Conservative Prospective Parliamentary Candidates like me.
First, is to continue to point out where Labour is going wrong – this is the job of Opposition, after all..
But second, is the need to inform voters in Keighley and Ilkley what Conservatives would do were we in power.
Under David Cameron, the Conservative policy portfolio is becoming increasingly detailed and impressive.
And, at Conservative Party Conference which begins at the end of this month, I expect a lot more flesh to be put on to the large number of ideas already set out.
I hope, over the next few months, you will continue to visit my website and blog to learn more about these policies as they are announced and to debate them with me.
The new political season is now well and truly underway – and I, for one, am delighted.
One of the many joys of Keighley and Ilkley is you don’t have to climb on to a plane in search of better scenery – this is already the most beautiful part of the world.
I therefore had what’s now commonly referred to as a “staycation” where I did a few things around my home in Oakworth, climbed up Pen-y-ghent several times and went campaigning in various parts of the constituency. It was wonderful – except for the weather.
From my many conversations with local residents over the last few weeks, it is clear that dissatisfaction with this Labour Government continues to be at an all-time high, as is the expectation of a Conservative Government after the next General Election.
This presents two challenges for Conservative Prospective Parliamentary Candidates like me.
First, is to continue to point out where Labour is going wrong – this is the job of Opposition, after all..
But second, is the need to inform voters in Keighley and Ilkley what Conservatives would do were we in power.
Under David Cameron, the Conservative policy portfolio is becoming increasingly detailed and impressive.
And, at Conservative Party Conference which begins at the end of this month, I expect a lot more flesh to be put on to the large number of ideas already set out.
I hope, over the next few months, you will continue to visit my website and blog to learn more about these policies as they are announced and to debate them with me.
The new political season is now well and truly underway – and I, for one, am delighted.
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