Pic: Moi, with Robert and Greg, discussing blogging at Harlow Conservative Association

When an invitation came my way to meet Greg Barker, Shadow Environment Minister, along with Harlow’s Cons parliamentary candidate, Robert Halfon, I could scarely believe my luck.

Firstly, a great chance to catch up with Robert’s news – he is a truly genuine guy and a very hard working candidate.

And secondly, an opportunity to discover what the heck Greg is doing about getting his green message across to the public. Who has ever heard of him? Do people know what his thoughts are on important environmental issues? Most crucially, do they believe in him and his green policies? Do they believe he will deliver after the lamentable performance of Tony Blair’s government?

With a nation holding passionate views about climate change and nuclear power, as well as waste and recycling, why aren’t our green leaders blogging about it? Where is their inspiration and passion to take us forward on these issues?

Wouldn’t this be a great conversation? One massive conversation, in fact. And hopefully our team would listen, take note, give a response and encourage the debate to develop.

Greg was interested in a weblog, he really was. But he needs a team of volunteers to run it. After all, he said, Boris is Boris. He can easily muster up an army of volunteers with his flock of fans.

Please pass the word around.