Anne Milton, MP for the Surrey constituency of Guildford, has emerged today as one of the telegraph’s “saints” who have chosen not to claim the money available as a second homes allowance.
Well done Anne! If only the rest were like you…
Full story: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/mps-expenses/5342811/MPs-expenses-The-saints-Part-i.html?
I am very excited to announce that on the 9th May Surrey Conservative Future shall be hosting a dinner with guest speaker Dan Hannan MEP in Guildford.
Tickets are £30 including a 3 course meal and wine on arrival, followed by a fantastic speech by (lets be honest) one of the best Conservative speakers and MEP for the South East, Mr Dan Hannan.
Please contact me (aswann@surrey.cfbranch.com) for tickets and further details.
For those who have not yet seen here is the now rather famous video of Dan speaking in the EU parliament about our devalued Prime Minister of a devalued government: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94lW6Y4tBXs
Alexandra Swann
Surrey Area Chairman
On the 22nd January at 7.30pm is the official launch of Runnymede & Spelthorne Conservative Future, a relatively new and fantastically run branch situated in Surrey.
A message from RSCF….
“RSCF would like to invite you to this free event, where complementary refreshments will be servedWe are delighted to confirm that the guest speaker will be Brian Binley MP.
Brian is a dynamic Conservative MP serving Northampton South. He is the chairman of BCC Marketing Services, the co-founder of Beechwood House Publishing and a Royal Society for the Arts fellow. He believes fervently in freeing our nation from the shackles of bureaucracy.
RSCF serves the two constituencies of Runnymede & Weybridge and Spelthorne. We are a branch of Conservative Future, which is the largest political organisation for young people in the UK. Our purpose is to encourage Conservative Party values and assist in elections. We have a vibrant social aspect and we participate in lectures, debates and many other activities.”
Hope to see you there…
Link to the facebook event : http://www.facebook.com/s.php?q=runnymede%20&init=s%3Aevent&k=400000010&n=-1&sid=f3ba6b0140b24fa49804286508ac85f9#/event.php?sid=f3ba6b0140b24fa49804286508ac85f9&eid=62854330816
Following the departure of Guildford’s fantastic agent, Frank Young, to the dizzying heights of London campaigning I think it’s time we had an action day!
The date has not been set for certain but is looking at SATURDAY 13TH DECEMBER!
This will be followed by a few festive drinks and mince pies, as well as news on our upcoming SURREY SPRING BALL!
Here are the results of the recent Ashford East by-election:
Conservatives 858 Steven Rough — Elected
Liberals 452
Labour 163
UKIP 185
Graeme Reid, Chairman of Spelthorne Conservatives said:
“We suffered a modest swing to the Liberals, but we still won an absolute majority of 52%.
The other significance was the turnout, which at 30% was only three points below the same ward result in Borough-wide election last year, and actually exceeded the turnout in 2003 — all on a year old register and in inclement weather.
Thank you so much for all of you who contributed to our success.”
Following a very successful meeting last night I am happy to announce the new Runnymede and Spelthorne branch of Conservative Future (RSCF). It is for CF members living within the 2 constituencies of Runnymede and Weybridge and Spelthorne and will be independent of the Royal Holloway branch although we are happy for anyone who wants to cross between the two!
My Chairman will be Anthony Ridge Newman and Joshua Burge is the deputy chairman.
We are holding a large membership drive based on the recent success in Esher and Walton that led to the creation of Elmbridge CF and are planning a social event in late January (as always, more on this later).
Here is a link to the facebook group: http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=27739207932&ref=ts
If you are interested in coming along or joining RSCF then please contact either myself at aswann@surrey.cfbranch.com or Anthony Ridge Newman.
This weekend we held an incredibly successful action day with Anne Milton MP.
With around 25 activists we managed to cover a very large and leafy ward with South East Plan leaflets; the day was a great success and I would like to once again thank everyone who came along to Guildford.
Just a reminder about tomorrow evening;
7.30pm in Walton-on-Thames with special guest Philip Hammond MP for Runnymede and Weybridge and Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
Food and beverages will be provided.
RSVP to 07824817733 or aswann@surrey.cfbranch.com
Sorry for the lack of writing in the last couple of months, most of it has been on my own website www.alexandraswann.co.uk but I will keep up with Surrey now!
Elmbridge CF Membership Drive/Launch Party
On the 4th September we are having a large event to boost membership and have a few drinks in Elmbridge with Philip Hammond MP present to say a few words. The venue will be released on RSVP to avoid any Lib Dem (there are no Labour in Elmbridge…!) gate crashers and if you would like to come please contact me (aswann@surrey.cfbranch.com).
National Campaign Day 20th September
On the 20th September we are holding a national campaign day in Guildford to help in the marginal seat. There are similar going on in the Midlands and in Manchester so let’s make Guildford the biggest, as always email me for details.
There is also a Surrey CF Christmas party in the pipe line but more details on that soon.
One of my priorities having recently taken over as Surrey AC is going to be developing our current branches as well as setting up new ones. About 3 weeks ago I set up Esher and Walton branch with the help of Rowan Cole, the new branch chairman, and am currently in the process of doing similar in Epsom and Ewell and possibly Mole Valley. However, it is easy to set up branches, call it work done, and leave them alone. I don’t think this is enough for all new branches must be given the support they need to expand and the opportunity for membership drives and action days within their area. Consequently, I intend to spend a lot of time doing this over the summer whilst I have the opportunity of a 4 months break from university.
If anyone is interested in becoming involved as a branch development officer on the Surrey area committee please contact me, I think it’s a very important role and one that needs time and dedication but is rather rewarding and productive if done well.
On another note, Henley looms ahead and promises to be another fantastic couple of weeks so if anyone can spare any time to get over there I seriously urge you to do so - if it’s anything like Crewe and Nantwich it will be a really amazing time!
Alexandra Swann
Surrey Area Chairman