Why Esther shouldn’t stand in Luton

Posted by Ellee on May 19, 2009 in Euro election | 3 comments Our Vicky found herself unexpectedly rubbing shoulders with Esther Rantzen today at a school in Luton which she was visiting with Conservative Luton North parliamentary candidate Jeremy Brier. Esther is considering standing as a candidate in Luton South against disgraced expenses Labour MP Margaret Moran. So today she decided to find out what Luton was really like, accompanied by the media...
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Conservatives supporting the British horse racing industry

Posted by Ellee on May 19, 2009 in Euro election | 0 comments Like many other businesses today, the British horse racing industry is struggling from the recession. Living close to Newmarket, it is  something I enjoy from time to time with my family. I find the culture and varied backgrounds of its enthusiasts fascinating. I didn’t realise that 7,000 local jobs were dependent on this industry, so it was a very appropriate issue for Jeremy Hunt as...
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The changing European political agenda

Posted by Ellee on May 19, 2009 in Euro election | 4 comments One moment climate change, the economy and Lisbon Treaty were key issues for our European MPs and candidates, but now it is expenses. Yesterday this issue was also the focus of the launch of the Eastern Region Euro election campaign in Newmarket when they each signed a pledge promising greater transparency. Jeremy Hunt, Shadow Secretary for Culture, Media and Sport – he is such a great...
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