Potential Labour Candidate for Hyndburn - Page 7

Eric · 06-10-2009, 21:47

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Originally Posted by Gayle

I was sort of hoping that's what this thread would prompt - all the candidates to say hello.

The fact is that the decision which candidate to choose is made by members of the Labour party in Hyndburn (as it happens I'm not one of those so I'm not sure why I got the letter). Anyway, I thought it might be interesting for us to have the debate about who we want to represent us. That could, in turn, influence other members or help them clarify who they believe should represent us i.e. the person we believe would get the most votes.

This shouldn't have turned into a Labour v Conservative argument - it was about the Labour candidate. Someone should start another one to discuss the merits of the prospective Conservative candidates.

Perhaps the prospective Conservative candidates don't have any merits to discuss .... a book about the merits of conservatives would be as short as "The Complete Dictionary of Italian War Heroes".

g jones · 10-10-2009, 06:28

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

Typical of Labour. They do not even know who is a member of their own party. And this bunch of jokers is running the country?

He was given an old list by a union member. No-one is allowed the list between the PPC being vacated and the closing date for expressions on interest. Hence why Mr McNamara acquired an old list.

g jones · 10-10-2009, 06:36

Back on thread. There are 27 expresions of interest. I have put my name forward with Clare Pritchard and Bob Wilkinson from within the constituency. The others are from Blackburn to as far away as London. There will be a meeting at the Canine Club next Friday with members and those interested. Nominations are next. Nominations are made from each ward, then shortlisting, hustings and the vote.

Neil · 10-10-2009, 08:00

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Originally Posted by g jones

He was given an old list by a union member. No-one is allowed the list between the PPC being vacated and the closing date for expressions on interest. Hence why Mr McNamara acquired an old list.

So was he breaking some rule then if he was not allowed the list?

Is it right for someone to be giving the list to someone else?
I don't think so.

Gayle · 10-10-2009, 08:17

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Originally Posted by g jones

Back on thread. There are 27 expresions of interest. I have put my name forward with Clare Pritchard and Bob Wilkinson from within the constituency. The others are from Blackburn to as far away as London. There will be a meeting at the Canine Club next Friday with members and those interested. Nominations are next. Nominations are made from each ward, then shortlisting, hustings and the vote.

Presumably some of the 'national' candidates will have put themselves forward for a number of constituences if their aim is to be an MP, rather than specifically wanting to represent Hyndburn.

Only three local candidates? I would have hoped that more would put their head above the parapet. Are there any others? Personally, I would prefer a local person to get the gig.

Taggy · 10-10-2009, 08:25

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

Typical of Labour. They do not even know who is a member of their own party. And this bunch of jokers is running the country?

Wouldn't happen with a Tory would it???....Oh hang on.... Chris Grayling!!!

Best Regards - Taggy

g jones · 12-10-2009, 09:51

It has always been my view that we should have a Hyndburn candidate. I have a huge degree of sceptisism about careerists, carpet baggers, national union nominations, London Solicitors, so called activists and 'top-downers (this national committee, that MP)'.

I want a candidate who will devote more to Hyndburn than 'life at Westminster'. I think Kitty Usher behaved appallingly. Having met her on several occasions, she was more 'career minded' and London/Westminster obsessed than the papers pointed out which is rather sad.

Having said that, Arthur Davidson made a successful attempt to be an Accringtonian but still spent time away. Only Ken Hargreaves was a true local person who still lives and campaigns for the area and we should be grateful to Ken for that. A great local MP on an individual basis, however he struggled by being foremost, loyal to the Thatcher Government which damaged this area in most people's eyes.

jaysay · 12-10-2009, 09:58

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Originally Posted by g jones

It has always been my view that we should have a Hyndburn candidate. I have a huge degree of sceptisism about careerists, carpet baggers, national union nominations, London Solicitors, so called activists and 'top-downers (this national committee, that MP)'.

I want a candidate who will devote more to Hyndburn than 'life at Westminster'. I think Kitty Usher behaved appallingly. Having met her on several occasions, she was more 'career minded' and London/Westminster obsessed than the papers pointed out which is rather sad.

Having said that, Arthur Davidson made a successful attempt to be an Accringtonian but still spent time away. Only Ken Hargreaves was a true local person who still lives and campaigns for the area and we should be grateful to Ken for that. A great local MP on an individual basis, however he struggled by being foremost, loyal to the Thatcher Government which damaged this area in most people's eyes.

Graham I think that's the first time I have ever agreed with every word in one of your posts, to me whichever party furnishes our next MP I only hope its some one who actually lives here in Hyndburn. Once in Westminster an MP represents everybody and your in with a shout if our representative knows the needs of the area and its people. Good Post

garinda · 12-10-2009, 12:27

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Originally Posted by g jones

It has always been my view that we should have a Hyndburn candidate. I have a huge degree of sceptisism about careerists, carpet baggers, national union nominations, London Solicitors, so called activists and 'top-downers (this national committee, that MP)'.

I want a candidate who will devote more to Hyndburn than 'life at Westminster'. I think Kitty Usher behaved appallingly. Having met her on several occasions, she was more 'career minded' and London/Westminster obsessed than the papers pointed out which is rather sad.

Having said that, Arthur Davidson made a successful attempt to be an Accringtonian but still spent time away. Only Ken Hargreaves was a true local person who still lives and campaigns for the area and we should be grateful to Ken for that. A great local MP on an individual basis, however he struggled by being foremost, loyal to the Thatcher Government which damaged this area in most people's eyes.

...and of course Greg Pope, as well as Ken, is a local lad.

Tealeaf · 12-10-2009, 13:56

Do we know yet if Greg is one of those who has to pay back his "expenses"?

shillelagh · 12-10-2009, 14:35

Dont forget hyndburn constituency covers rising bridge, acre, haslingden, road end and ewood bridge not just hyndburn!
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jaysay · 12-10-2009, 15:38

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Originally Posted by shillelagh

Dont forget hyndburn constituency covers rising bridge, acre, haslingden, road end and ewood bridge not just hyndburn!
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Could we ever forget Jen

shillelagh · 12-10-2009, 15:47

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Could we ever forget Jen

Not with me around .. probably not ...

But im just saying what if the candidate chosen was not local ... and he moved to haslingden ...............rather than hyndburn ...

g jones · 12-10-2009, 17:02

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Originally Posted by garinda

...and of course Greg Pope, as well as Ken, is a local lad.

Greg is a local person and actually came through the Local Resident - Councillor - MP route, representing Hyndburn. Greg is a humble, down to earth person and certainly not a 'sell-your-grandmother' careerist.

Tealeaf · 12-10-2009, 17:36

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Originally Posted by g jones

Greg is a local person and actually came through the Local Resident - Councillor - MP route, representing Hyndburn. Greg is a humble, down to earth person and certainly not a 'sell-your-grandmother' careerist.

I bet he'd swop her for a new, HD ready flat-screen TV.