Britcliffe wants to stand as our M.P. - Page 5

Margaret Pilkington · 15-06-2009, 19:08

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Originally Posted by katex

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.

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.

turkishdelight · 15-06-2009, 20:30

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Originally Posted by Bernard Dawson

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.

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

Margaret Pilkington · 15-06-2009, 20:33

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Originally Posted by turkishdelight

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

I do so hope that you are right.

cmonstanley · 15-06-2009, 20:39

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

Caz · 15-06-2009, 21:25

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

Margaret Pilkington · 15-06-2009, 21:56

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

Mancie · 15-06-2009, 22:23

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Originally Posted by turkishdelight

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

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

cashman · 15-06-2009, 22:36

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Originally Posted by turkishdelight

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

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

MargaretR · 15-06-2009, 22:38

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Originally Posted by Caz

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

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

garinda · 15-06-2009, 23:12

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Originally Posted by Caz

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

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.

garinda · 15-06-2009, 23:17

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.

Mancie · 15-06-2009, 23:32

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Originally Posted by garinda

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.

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

Eric · 16-06-2009, 00:52

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

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

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

g jones · 16-06-2009, 07:28

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.

jaysay · 16-06-2009, 08:53

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Originally Posted by Bernard Dawson

I don't think Greg has ever been a Blackburn Councillor. 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.

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