Ellee Seymour

I have a scoop on the Conservative weblog today - headline news too - about the two Ministerial blogs run by Boris Johnson and David Milliband. Only time will tell which one will be favoured by bloggers and voters.

One of the most sincere, genuine and hard working Conservative candidates I met during the election campaign last year was Robert Halfon, who suffered the most disappointing defeat, losing by a heart breaking 97 votes and having to endure three recounts. He secured a massive 6.4% swing - a clear indication of his popularity and successful campainging.

His Association recognises quality when they see it and he has been fast tracked and re-selected to stand in Harlow again where he hopes to swipe the seat from Bill Rammell.

Robert is a true, compassionate Conservative and I have the pleasure of seeing him again tomorrow for lunch in the New Town - hope to bend his ear about blogging, naturally. I also look forward to hearing about his work as Political Director of Conservative Friends of Israel.

The main guest is the youthful looking and fresh faced Shadow Environment Minister Greg Barker.

Great news - my application to become a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations has been approved. They have taken into account my prestigious PR work in Cambridge over the last few years and decided I fit the bill.

What does this mean? How will it change my life? Besides being able to add the letters MCIPR after my name, it will hopefully mean new contacts and opportunities, as well as being able to study for the CIPR diploma and learn more about the business.

I am thrilled about this and will keep you posted on any new leads that develop.