Conservative Future » RC London

Social Action day in Richmond Park

guest author — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:52:37 +0000

By Ben Mallet

On Tuesday 20th April, Richmond Park’s Conservative parliamentary candidate, Zac Goldsmith teamed up with local residents for a Social Action day.

Following a consultation, Zac and the team met with some residents of Robinson court, in Richmond upon Thames. The residents had suggested that there were two sites in the court that could do with some gardening.

Homebase Richmond kindly donated some plants and volunteers set about digging over the land and planting the shrubs.

Alongside the gardening, local Conservative council candidate, Katharine Robinson had organised and advertised a “bring and take” stall, where locals could drop off household goods that they no longer wanted and collect things that others didn’t need anymore.

Both events were a huge success and as well as succeeding in transforming two of the sites in Robinson court, we also managed to run an exciting and practical recycling scheme.

The shadow Home Secretary, Chris Grayling joined us later on in the afternoon and was incredibly supportive. Local residents were thrilled and many were keen to talk to Zac and Chris Grayling during the day.

Huge show of support by Enfield CF for local candidates

Clare Hilley — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:39:46 +0000

Over 50 people gathered in the Willow in Winchmore Hill to hear Marina Yannakoudakis MEP and Nick de Bois PPC give a rallying cry for the upcoming local and general elections.

Marina said she was “thrilled at the turnout and enthusiasm” of the candidates and thanked event organiser and council candidate Jason Theo George for putting on a fantastic night.

Jason thanked the guests for their support, commenting that “at such a crucial time for our local and national politics this has been a terrific show of support from local Conservative supporters”.

Enfield CF was able to recruit numerous new activists to boost the campaign in the days and weeks ahead.

London CF campaign in Hereford

Clare Hilley — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:32:45 +0000

On Friday evening a dozen of us met at Paddington station to embark on a four hour train journey to Hereford in order to take part in a huge action weekend to support the Conservative candidate Jesse Norman.

After checking into our accommodation and visiting Hereford’s infamous ‘The Spread’ we assembled on Saturday morning bright and early to be given a full constituency briefing on local issues and priorities before heading out to engage with voters. We delivered over 8,000 pieces of literature in key areas and canvassed hundreds of residents, listening to their concerns.

We were delighted to help drive such a significant action weekend in a top target seat where every vote counts. Voters in Hereford have a strong and experienced candidate who will stand up for their interests and put Hereford back on the map.

The London Conservative Future group was joined by activists from the local association and campaigning took place throughout the whole weekend.

A big thank you to the Hereford Association members who lent us their rooms for the weekend and also organised the campaigning sessions.

If you would like to attend another one of our action weekends in the future then please do feel free to get in contact with us at london@conservativefuture.com.

Spring Forum ‘Brightons Up’ Conservative Campaign

Clare Hilley — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:15:17 +0000

With just weeks to go before the general election, the Conservative Party couldn’t have picked a more vibrant and forward-looking town than Brighton to hold its Spring Forum for 2010. The conference centre was buzzing with ideas and aspirations as activists gathered for one last time before voters head to the polls to decide on the next Government.

David Cameron delivered a bold and striking address to delegates, clearly defining the modern, progressive vision of the Conservative Party and the plan for change we will deliver for our country. This was in stark contrast to Gordon Brown’s tired, disinterested and backward looking campaign, which offers more of the same dithering and debt and not a sparkle of innovation or change.

The polls are tight, and we have all have a very tough fight on our hands, but we must pull together to convince voters we can offer a genuine alternative to this decaying Labour Government. Our action teams from London Conservative Future have a rigorous and relentless timetable of action days and telephone canvassing sessions lined up, and it’s essential that as many people as possible join in and make a difference.

The next action day is on Saturday 13th March for PPC Mary Macleod in Brentford & Isleworth. To register your attendance please contact Daniel Emmet Gulliver on 07738583302 or click this link: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=385928465399

Saturday 20th March is and action day for PPC Mark Clarke in Tooting. Please RSVP by going to this link: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=337917162478

Friday 26th-28th March is another London CF road trip and this time we’re going to Hereford to help PPC Jesse Norman in his fight against the liberals. To RSVP email london@conservativefuture.com

As always every Tuesday evening we host a GenEVA session from 6.30pm for one of our PPCs in a marginal seat that we must win and to register your attendance at these sessions then please contact Peter Cuthbertson at: peter.cuthbertson@gmail.com

London CF makes waves in Watford

Clare Hilley — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:50:52 +0000

London Conservative Future spent the weekend campaigning in Watford for PPC Richard Harrington and the local action team. The event, which included a detailed campaign briefing and constituency profile session, saw a dozen activists spend Saturday and Sunday on the campaign trail in the top target seat.

Activists teamed up with the local Association and completed several canvassing and leafleting sessions, engaging with Watford residents and listening to their concerns. The group also got the chance to see the newly launched campaign minibus, which included the slogan ‘Vote for Change’ to show voters that the campaign was strong and working hard to win votes.

It was great to team up with the local action team and help the campaign get the message out to voters and make a difference. I know that in Richard, residents have a strong candidate who will make their voice hear in Westminster, fight for their interests and deliver real change to Watford.

The action weekend was part of London Conservative Future’s Target Seats campaign, whereby resources and activists are channelled into marginal areas to make a difference. Other aspects of the campaign include regional activists sessions and telephone canvassing slots of CCHQ’s state-of-the-art GENEVA canvassing studio.

London CF kicks off 2010 Target Seats campaign

Clare Hilley — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:54:04 +0000

Last night London Conservative Future officially launched its 2010 Target Seats campaign at The Morpeth arms in Westminster. The event, which was attended by over 70 young activists from across London and beyond marks the formal start of the campaign support programme pledged by the regional committee to help target seat candidates.

The campaign was formally launched by Theresa May MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Shadow Minister for Women who thanked London CF activists for their contributions so far. Her speech was followed by a series of questions regarding election strategy and ways in which Conservative activists can best help the party in the election battle.

It was fantastic to have so many fresh faced activists to launch our official Target Seats Campaign.

The countdown has begun and it’s vital that our activists hit the phones and the streets to engage with voters and offer a real change to voters.

Do you live in North East London?

Michael Rock — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:52:28 +0000

Nicolas Clark is the new Area Chairman for North East London Conservative Future.

Nicolas is currently a research assistant at ResPublica. Since graduating from Warwick University with a degree in History and French he has been training as a public law barrister. Nicolas is currently fighting a council seat in Islington for the Conservatives.

In the run-up to the general election he is attempting to rebuild the area network so that we can have a lasting organisational structure.

The importance of North-East London should not be underestimated in the next election or for those to come, there are three target constituencies and many council seats that are within our grasp. A strong area organisation can help benefit the Party for years to come particularly at Mayoral elections.

As the area is rather large if anyone would like to get involved with helping him run the area please contact him at nicolasclark_LDN_NE@hotmail.co.uk

Otherwise please show your support by encouraging as many of your friends and fellow Conservatives as possible to join the London NE CF Facebook group http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2244128622

There will be an area relaunch at the Slug and Lettuce in Islington on the 25th of January from 18:30 with all the PPCs and MPs for the North East in attendance.

Launching London Conservative Future into 2010

Clare Hilley — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:26:56 +0000

Since its launch in January 2009, London Conservative Future has made a huge contribution to the party’s campaign effort both on the ground and over the phone. Our huge network of volunteers has created fresh new branches from in the North, South, East and West of London, recruiting hundreds of new members and encouraging young people to play a part in politics.

Over the past 12 months, our membership has managed over 20 on-the-ground campaign days in top target seats such as Richmond, Tooting, Carshalton, Sutton, Eltham, Westminster to name just a few. In conjunction with this, our experienced team of telephone canvassers has held weekly sessions non-stop for over 20 candidates from in London and beyond securing hundreds of new Conservative pledges and adding real value to the election effort.

Recently, David Cameron and Eric Pickles opened CCHQ’s brand new GENEVA studio, which is 40 seats strong and allows more activists than ever to hit the phones and call for change. With a general election only months away, it’s more important than ever that our teams are out and about making their mark on the campaign trail and showing the party and the country that we are motivated, committed and dedicated to bringing real change and fresh ideas to Britain.

In London, we want our 2010 campaign effort to get off to a flying start and that’s why we have arrange a launch party which will include senior briefings and committee announcements to strengthen our top team.

The countdown clock has begun, whether Gordon Brown likes it or not, so let’s pull together and make 2010 the year for change and THE year where Conservative Future made its mark.

You can register FREE for the London Conservative Future 2010 Party on January 19 by clicking HERE.

David Cameron invites CF to help Make Change Happen

Michael Rock — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:11:31 +0000

The Leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron, yesterday opened a new Campaign Centre at Conservative Headquarters and invited all Conservative Future members to get involved in the General Election Campaign. Supported by the Party Chairman Eric Pickles, David met over 40 CF members who attended the event and declared the GENEVA Campaign Centre open for business.

In both 2001 and 2005 the GENEVA organisation made a tremendous difference to the outcome in some of our most important battleground seats. This time, and with your help, the GENEVA organisation has the potential to secure a Conservative victory at the next election.

The GENEVA Campaign Centre, based at CCHQ in Millbank, London, is the Party’s key tool for fighting marginal seats – the seats we must win if David Cameron is to be the next Prime Minister. By volunteering to work at the GENEVA Campaign Centre, you will be directly involved in fighting the Election, and seeing how the Party is working for Victory.

Open from 1000 to 2030 everyday and 1100 to 1600 on Saturdays, the Campaign Centre is based in a bright, modern centre, with room to relax, have fun – and help make change happen. You are welcome to get involved anytime.

To find out how you can Call for Change click here.

It’s time to make 2010 the Year for Change

Clare Hilley — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:51:18 +0000

It seems like only yesterday that we launched London Conservative Future at the Old Bank of England with Eric Pickles and Liam Fox. Since then, our activists have successfully managed numerous campaign days both on the ground and at the GenEVA telephone canvassing studio. The enthusiasm and commitment of Conservative Future activists is second to none and has played a key role in the party’s wider election machine.

As this morning’s advertising campaign proclaims, 2010 really needs to be a year for change for our country, and Conservative Future activists can help make this happen. The election countdown clock has already begun and it’s more essential than ever that our activists are out and about connecting with voters and delivering a message for change.

We already know that Gordon Brown’s strategy is to attack the Conservatives personally about where they were sent to school or their background and it’s vital we do not sink to such desperate depths. Already, this strategy is causing rows internally with Labour members who do not want to be tarred with the negative campaigning brush, but Gordon just won’t budge. So, while Labour is smearing, schemeing and plotting, the Conservative Party will be engaging with voter concerns and taking action on the issues that matter.

In the next month, London Conservative Future will announce further details on its target seats campaign and committee reshuffle that will strengthen the management structure for the challenges ahead. Please make sure you join our Target Seats campaign on myconservatives.com and we will be making use of this resource to keep everyone up to date with our campaign schedule.

This is it. There is no turning back now. So let’s work together and make 2010 a year for change.