by Ellee Seymour | Nov 16, 2009 | News, Politics
A Thetford vicar has used strong words to voice concerns about outsiders being selected as parliamentary candidates in his constituency. He also accuses David Cameron of “arrogant interferenceâ€. Canon Bob Baker makes no direct reference to Liz Truss, the...
by Ellee Seymour | Nov 9, 2009 | Politics
A generation ago, Conservatives ruled the roost in Cambridge, both in Westminster and on the city council. But support gradually declined until it lost its domination. Local Tories are now hoping that success is within reach again following the surprise decision by...
by Ellee Seymour | Nov 8, 2009 | Politics
Now Sir Christopher Kelly has made his far reaching recommendations on MPs’ expenses, I hope he will turn his attention to the pay of interns who help grease the machinery of Westminster village. This is also a flawed system which continues to operate with...
by Ellee Seymour | Oct 28, 2009 | Politics
Conservatives fell on their own sword of secrecy by not publicly revealing the names of candidates shortlisted for parliamentary seats. Within hours of the very accomplished Liz Truss being selected for the safe seat of South West Norfolk at the weekend, a Sunday...
by Ellee Seymour | Oct 25, 2009 | Politics
This quote caught my eye when I read it in the national press yesterday, and likewise Guido Fawkes. Scottish writer Armando Iannucci says of the prospect of a Conservative government… “I don’t think there’s going to be dancing in the streets. It will be...
by Ellee Seymour | Oct 25, 2009 | Politics
Congratulations to Liz Truss on being selected the Conservative candidate for South West Norfolk where she will be a great asset. I met her at the Conservative Conference in Manchester when she was chairing a fringe meeting and thought she was outstanding, and...
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