Britcliffe wants to stand as our M.P.
 

It had to happen, especially with Greg Pope bowing out.

Hyndburn Council leader launches bid to become MP (From Blackburn Citizen)

Third time lucky?

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In the present circumstances, a good independent with local connections could split the Tory/Labour vote and should have a pretty good chance. Forget about the others.

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'Tory Peter Britcliffe threw his hat in the ring.'

http://www.blackburncitizen.co.uk/ne..._to_become_MP/

See, I knew there was a hat was involved, as I mentioned in post seven of this thread.

http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...tml#post720581

:D

Is he looking for an agent?

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With the unpopularity of the government he'll never get a better chance.

I bet he's pleased that he bowed to public pressure over changing the name of the borough.

It'll be nice to have a matching set.

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I'm worried how he'd cope in London.

He increased Hyndburn councillor's food and overnight accommodation allowances, because he found London frightfully expensive.

With all the current furore over M.P.'s expenses, how on earth would he cope if they are cut back?

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So if elected, would Britcliffe still continue to be Leader of HBC and sit on LCC? From which of these jobs could he claim the most expenses?

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Must have made up his mind very quickly as he was only toying with the idea when I spoke to him last Thursday

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Is Britcliffe really the best the Tories can offer for Hyndburn? It is a sad reflection on the Borough.

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I honestly don't know for certain.

I'm pretty sure you can't be a borough/County councillor, and a M.P.

If you can I can't think of an example.

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Well that raises the issue of whether you can sit on all three at the same time. I always thought that you couldn't but perhaps one of our more knowledgeable politicos may know for definite. Andrew, where are you when we need you? :D

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I recall some years ago there were Northern Ireland Politicians who were elected to Stormont, Westminster and Brussels....one hell of an expenses racket.

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They tried the Burmese ex-convict at the last General Election, and he failed, so he probably is their best bet.

Although he's been undefeated in his Ossy ward for many years, it'll be interesting to see how popular he is in the rest of the borough...for a third time.

I don't think this announcement is any great suprise, as I hinted at (jokingly) last week in a thread.

Still, andrewb leaves university next summer, and there might be a job going at Westminster for a Tory tea boy.

:D

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I can tell you now Britcliffe is hated in Church...he is never seen there and any appearance would inevitably result in a body hanging from one of the Henry Street lamp posts. I think his popularity lies in Baxenden, Harwood, Altham and the like.

As for Tory/Labour tea boys, that lark I suspect will shortly all be over...voters want someone with a bit of experience of life before they're an MP. Anyway, I thought andrewb was next off to the LSE, to join a list of famous alumini such as JFK, Mick Jagger, Cherie Booth, me and Monica Lewinsky.

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Talking of him prompted me to reread this old thread.

http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...ate-10446.html

Happy days.

:rolleyes::D

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Well, I've checked through the Government's website and I can't find any information about whether you can be a Councillor, County Councillor and MP at the same time. Presumably there aren't any that hold all three posts because the work load would simply be too great for anyone person.

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His appeal does seem err...limited outside of his Oswaldtwistle ward, as witnessed by past General Election results.

It'll be interesting to see who Labour field to stand against him, and defend a sizable majority, in the light of the government's unpopularity.

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Any personal negativity to the idea of him representing us in Westminster from myself, is purely selfish, because I'd hate to lose him as my councillor.

Honest.

:D

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I suppose with Greg bowing out you could say that it will give Britcliffe the best opportunity that he's ever had as he won't be going up against a well respected, sitting politician.

On the other Labour will be fielding someone who is unscarred by recent expenses rows and war mongering claims.

So it will be an interesting election, I wouldn't want to put a bet on it either way!!!! :D

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Some mentioned at the time, when he eventually joined Accy Web, that his choice of the username, TheLeadersOfficeHBC, was a little rash.

Perhaps he's someone who subconsciously sets his sights just a lttle too low, or at leasst knows his limitations.

:rolleyes:

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I agree, he'll never have a better chance.

Anyway they say a week's a long time in politics, and I can't see an election before next spring, and my own feeling is it'll be next June, so who knows what can happen before then.

I'm sure as a fellow Accy Web member, we'd all like to wish him the best of British luck.


:rolleyes:

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PB in Westminster...well, it is far enough away, but I wouldn't want him as a representative of ours..........Please, those folk who are on the selection committee for a labour candidate.....pick someone with ability and charm.

I would vote for a donkey before I would vote for PB.......sorry, but even typing his initials gives me the heebies!

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Can't do it G....it would be too dishonest of me.

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If he has to step down from the local and LCC councils it would be better for us.
He can do less damage to us at Westminster:rolleyes:

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Don't you throw your hat in just yet!

He hasn't been selected..up to press.

He's just told the powers that be he's willing to stand.

No suprises there then.

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Blimey Margaret he'll have you employed as his spin doctor!

He'll probably have that printed on his leaflets as his chief atraction.

:D

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Of course we're all free to post our thoughts at this news, but please no polls on the subject yet, which may help to sway the selection committee's decision.

Keep them guessing.

:D

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I'm pretty sure that if he has shown an interest in standing then there must be a fair chance of him being selected........it would be a real slug in the guts if he said he was willing to stand and the selection committee turned him down......he really would be crying into his cocoa.

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Well, he might not do us any damage, but then I don't think he would do us much good either........and it would be insufferable to have him in the 'Obby' spouting his usual drivel, but with a Westminster edge.

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mmmmm should i put my name forward to stand ...:D:D:D

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a fart in a spacesuit would be more welcome.:rolleyes:

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There was me toying with changing alliances, P effing B?

No Chance!

Let's go back to the glory years of Pre-1989 and Communism, Oh! begger we've no chance that was the Russians & East Germany.
:mad:

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How old is he please ?

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Too Bl**dy Old Kate......!

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LOL Margaret .. just that I have always been of the opinion that M.P's should be required to retire like the rest of us ... I know you can apply to work on longer than the set age for women and men, but we all do deteriorate brain wise as we get older, and politicians aren't super human. Know the experience is there, but the grey cell agility goes a little.

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speak fer yerself.:D

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:rolleyes: ........Just because you haven't noticed it, doesn't mean we all haven't ....:D:D

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..He's not that far away from supping his pint with a teaspoon...

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So who are the exemptions that can't work longer?
:confused:

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I have just a feeling that the tories will not chose PB as their candidate. He's already lost twice, and in politics you can start to become a bit of a liability.

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Thats easy kate was born on the first of May 1950:D

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A traitor from the beginning, anyone born on mayday parade should be a Communist!

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I know one thing Bernard I for one would not want an outsider, for me it has to be some one local

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I'd rather have someone worthwhile, no matter where or which party they came from.

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I don't think there are any rules baring some one for holding all three posts, but Ken Hargreaves resigned from HBC, and I'm nearly sure Greg was a Blackburn Councillor when he won and stepped down, its rather futile to carry on at local and county level whilst spending most of the time in London

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Not any more, forced retirement is no considered to be ageist

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...or be Queen of the May.

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I don't think Greg has ever been a Blackburn Councilllor. He was an Hyndburn Councillor for a few years in Gt Harwood. Also he wasn't a Councillor in 1992 when he first became an M.P.

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He stood for Council in the Ribble Valley not Blackburn, not sure whether he got in or not though.

Re: Britcliffe wants to stand as our M.P.
 

It was the Parliamentary seat that Greg stood for in the Ribble Valley Gayle. He was flying the flag for Socialism in Clitheroe.

Re: Britcliffe wants to stand as our M.P.
 

I thought he stood in the Ribble Valley General Election of '87?

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To echo Cashy: Speak for yourself ... I'm brighter, more intellectually active, and sexier than ever;):D .... maybe I should come back and run for office; a breath of fresh air from the great open spaces; could use a skunk as a mascot, sort of a symbol of the stink of corruption from Westminster .... nah, on second thoughts, I'll stay here; the fishing is better, and it's too crowded over there already ....;)

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Sorry Bernard, I was posting a similar observation at the same time....just more slowly.:D

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Well will things work out with who ever takes the job.

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No exemptions Less (except civil servants and M.P.'s)...statutory retirement age is 65 years for most companies... if you wish to work on any longer than this, you have to apply to your employers to do so. They are within their rights to say 'no .... sod off' without redundancy ... :D

No offence, but thought he was much older than this. Still, how many employers would take someone on in an influential position at the age of, what he will be next year, 60 ? Not many.

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Didn't realise how you were between the sheets was a qualification Eric. Love to see your CV .... :D

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I wonder if H.B.C. will be introducing a free coach to London, for the over sixties, starting next year?

:D

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We can guess what 'C' is,

but what's 'V' stand for?

:D

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"C" stands for "Cialis" ... and "V" for "Viagara":D

And some historical info: did you guys know that the only British PM born outside the British Isles was from Canada? Andrew Bonar Law, born in New Brunswick.

Re: Britcliffe wants to stand as our M.P.
 

Hmmph .. blooming immigrant .:rolleyes:

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If elected i hope he declares his interest in Millie's Cafe!!! Lol!!


Best Regards - Taggy

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Me too Kate........I thought he was quite a bit older than that.
Must've had a bad paper round, uphill bothways, two bags and no bike.

As for the comment on having someone local....I would like someone local too, but someone with more credibility, and someone who is honest.

Not that I am casting aspersions, you understand.:rolleyes:

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I also feel he wont be the one chosen., I have have a feeling who will be though, lets wait and see.

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I do so hope that you are right.

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whos that?????????? tony

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Former vicar in Hyndburn MP bid (From Lancashire Telegraph)
It gets worse! :eek: :D

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Oh hoody Bell.......that is as bad as PB.......this guy is seriously too old.

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Hang on...don't tell me.... Jaysay has thrown his hat in (and his arm and a leg):D

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fer my money young andrew should throw his hat in, i may disagree with him big time politically, but he means well.

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Good grief - two nutters to choose between - the world is going mad

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Oh dearie me.

I remember his epistles to the Observer in the mid eighties, stating that A.I.D.S. was God's punishment, to purge the world of homosexuals.

He's been strangely silent on that subject of late.

I for one would love to hear his explanation of the deaths of hundreds of African children every day, because of H.I.V., and that female homosexuals are the least affected group on the planet, when it comes to this disease.

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Someone who definitely won't be getting my vote.

If Jesus, the meek and mild, protector of innocent suffering children, does make a return visit before the next election, I suspect he won't be voting for Mr. Logan either.

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I reckon Fred West would have voted for him..and I hope he does get selected as the Tory candidate.;)

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No, the world is mad ... surprised you had'nt noticed;)

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A senior Conservative told me the candidates were as follows

MEP Robert Atkins son
Janet Storey (Clayton Councillor)
Karim MEP
A couple of other A-List outsiders from Cheshire/region and a southerner.

Could The Leader confirm I wonder if he sent the list back several times because his name was not on it?

Since the MP's scandal Mr Cameron has re-opened all lists but I still feel Councillor Britcliffe was excluded as past sell by date IMO and we may see an imposed candidate from outside.

Labour will decide in the next 8 weeks. A NEC decision is expected on the 8 July on the democratic process I believe. Then people will have a chance to put their names on the selection list which will go to each ward/branch to shortlist for interview. It should be pretty quick.

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I'm nearly sure he served on Blackburn Council, when he first went to live there Bernard, if he didn't think he may have stood and didn't win

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anything to get his ugly mug in the Observor more

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I hear he speaks well of you too :rolleyes:

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Ooooh! you big Fibber, he only speaks well of one person and that's when he catches a glimpse of himself in the mirror.

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He band mirrors in his house long ago Less:D

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Only because he realised if he spent all day in front of one at home he couldn't get out to annoy other people.

Re: Britcliffe wants to stand as our M.P.
 

Is that because he can't see his reflection??? Tee hee:D:D

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Now you're getting him confused with me and I don't know which of the two of us should be more offended!

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Lol......
Nicola
x

p.s. I hadn't noticed your avatar :D

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Well there is something of the night about him nicola:D

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Did you Mean Knight?

Rescuing Maidens from my own indecent thought's is the best I can manage these day's, although if the Little Angel proves keen...
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Re: Britcliffe wants to stand as our M.P.
 

Less, I don't think Nicola has quite got a handle on your sense of humour yet........I have enlightened her though(all good of course...well except your cooking skills that is) :D

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Never quite thought of you like that Less, but:D:D:D

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You can be an MP and councillor as councillors have no law making powers. You can't be an MP and MEP though under EU law. There's very few MP's that are both councillors and MP's, it's an awful lot of work.

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Perhap's I should have said keen but patient?

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One hat.

Found when thrown into the ring.

Nearly new, only worn twice.

Return to sender.

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Crossed my mind too, eh;):D