There’s just one week to go (thank goodness). All eyes are on the party leaders and tonight’s debate.
Today’s front page story in the Guardian by Julian Glover headlined “Lib Dems set for most MPs since 1923 – poll” reports on the newspaper’s polling carried out on Tuesday this week. It shows [...]
Entries from April 29th, 2010
Guardian and Mirror predict probable Liberal Democrat victory in St Albans
April 29th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Sandy's blog
Three Counties Radio debate
April 27th, 2010 · No Comments · Sandy's blog
Today all the candidates sparred on Three Counties Radio’s Jonathan Vernon-Smith consumer programme.
The BBC was determined to give no hint of the lavish excess we have come to expect from Broadcasting House. Arriving at the nondescript office building at 1 Hastings Street in Luton, we were shown to a totally empty floor, just carpet tiles [...]
Tags:Jonathan Vernon-Smith·Nicholas Breakspear school·Sandy Walkington·St Albans·Three Counties Radio
St Albans Abbey hustings
April 21st, 2010 · 1 Comment · Sandy's blog
Last night’s packed St Albans Abbey hustings demonstrated that there is a huge interest in this election. The nave was a magnificent and uplifting venue with the evening sun streaming through the west window.
The event was chaired by the Archdeacon, Jonathan Smith. He began by introducing us based on short descriptions we had provided – [...]
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Ashes to ashes
April 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Sandy's blog
Our skies may be unusually quiet and clear of aircraft but many local people will have found themselves stranded at their holiday destinations after the Easter break. I am particularly concerned at the impact on Year 11-13 students facing GCSE, AS and A2 exams in a few weeks if key teachers are missing.
Of course there [...]
Tags:Hertfordshire County Council·Sandy Walkington·school closures·schools·St Albans·teacher shortages·volcanic ash
Who is smiling now?
April 18th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Sandy's blog
I’m not letting my hopes run away at the current opinion polls but clearly something is happening. People want change. But they suddenly realise it does not have to be pendulum politics, there is a real alternative.
I campaigned for Nick Clegg in the Liberal Democrat leadership election because I believed then that he had the [...]
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What the papers say
April 15th, 2010 · No Comments · Sandy's blog
There has been some really encouraging comment about the Liberal Democrat manifesto in the newspapers and from key commentators. Here are just a few quotes:
The Lib Dems are well aware of the stakes. For their moment in the spotlight, they chose a focused, costed and serious political message.
The Guardian – 15th April 2010
The Liberal [...]
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Fairness is the word
April 14th, 2010 · No Comments · Sandy's blog
Today our election manifesto was launched. It outlines the changes we must make to fix the country.
At the core there are four key themes:
* Fair taxes that put money back in your pocket.
* A fair chance for every child.
* A fair future, creating jobs by making Britain greener.
* A fair deal for everyone from politicians.
As [...]
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Tax change you can believe in
April 12th, 2010 · No Comments · Sandy's blog
This morning, at their first press conference of the 2010 General Election campaign, Nick Clegg and Vince Cable announced the fair tax policy at the heart of our General Election manifesto (which will be launched soon).
Under Labour, the tax system is complex, unwieldy and, most of all, unfair. This has to change. The [...]
Nick Clegg comes to Hertfordshire to launch Liberal Democrat national campaign
April 6th, 2010 · No Comments · Sandy's blog
Nick Clegg came to Hertfordshire for the formal launch of the Liberal Democrat national campaign. He met a bunch of young voters at St Luke’s Church in Watford, broadcast live on Sky and BBC. The oldies like me stooged around outside in the sunshine.
The Watford Observer website has a good report of the meeting here.
Meanwhile [...]
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And we’re off!
April 6th, 2010 · No Comments · Sandy's blog
I put out the following statement today.
“The country needs government in the national interest. Parliament needs a thorough clear-out after the corrosive expenses scandal. St Albans needs an MP who knows, loves and will cherish the city and villages.
“Nick Clegg has chosen to launch the Liberal Democrat national campaign in neighbouring Watford today. Something is [...]