I’ve seen conference from both sides — as a fresh-faced first-time constituency party delegate & a cynical old party hack.
This is an article I was invited to submit to the Mail on Sunday in the hope of publication on Sunday, July 17
The consequences of two decisions, taken three years apart, one hard-headed, the other sentimental, has transformed the present and future political landscape of Britain. Had neither been made David Cameron would probably now be leading his second coalition government and Yvette Cooper’s Labour…
Directly appealing to, and persuading people, who are as yet undecided is only part of a politician’s job. They also have to ‘rally’ existing supporters in the hope that those supporters go out and work for the movement.
Moreover, a savvy communications team will film and photograph such rallies and share online, in the hope…
My first day of canvassing in PA got off to an interesting start as I saw an argument with someone who had walked off the street and wanted a garden sign. He had have canvassed once, and didn’t much fancy it again.
So it is settled now. The 10% of Britons who define themselves as ‘left wing’ once more took advantage of…
