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Originally Posted by Tim Ashton
I know Karen Buckley personally and can guarantee that she will make an excellent MP for Hyndburn. I cant say the same for Graham Jones who is running a very negative campaign. the only problem is that we'll have to put up with him for another 3 years at county hall if he is not elected as MP and one year was bad enough!
As for Karen's promises I am sure she will be able to work with and influence local government to secure the best outcomes for the local people.
Tim Ashton
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First of all thank you for joining
County Councillor Ashton (Lytham). There has been no negative campaigning from Karen or myself as far as I am aware. There has been a lot nationally from all parties including in Hyndburn attacking Gordon Brown in leaflets and on posters.
Being MP for Hyndburn is a huge responsibility. Fighting for things you cannot have influence over is misleading and wrong. I accept Karen will want to compete in Accrington South for votes as part of Hyndburn.
Tim, we never meet or speak politically. I am not on any committee's as such. I have raised 4 questions at County Hall and spoken twice politically in Full Council, neither directed at you. At a recent cabinet I agreed with you and complemented you. The only time I have spoken at Cabinet.
As chief Conservative campaign organiser for Lancashire I know you are one of the most competitive Conservatives in Lancashire.
The area I live is important to me because it is my home, my friends, my community. It is important that council colleagues and election candidates respect what is possible, and what others are doing. It is detrimental to be left with only unrealistic promises.
Rest assured, the community felt they were being offered a bonanza.