Originally Posted by Gayle (Post 751129)

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.

Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 751309)

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?

Originally Posted by g jones (Post 752065)

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.

Originally Posted by g jones (Post 752067)

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.

Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 751309)

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?

Originally Posted by g jones (Post 752784)

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.

Originally Posted by g jones (Post 752784)

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.

Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 752876)

Dont forget hyndburn constituency covers rising bridge, acre, haslingden, road end and ewood bridge not just hyndburn!
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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 752888)

Could we ever forget Jen:D

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 752821)

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

Originally Posted by g jones (Post 752915)

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.