The Front Page - Copy 83 ( D Cameron on GMTV, Local Girls on GMTV, Gwyn at No 10)
6 April 2010
The Conservative leading light David Cameron, in the midst of the toughest Election campaign in years, took time out yesterday from his highly hectic schedule to call two local girls Briony Boland and Saskia Wadsworth-Smith. The main man himself telephoned them here in Dover yesterday and spent 20 minutes chatting with them in the early afternoon. This came about following their appearance on GMTV yesterday morning, in the slot of 'First Time Voters'. The girls spoke of their concerns about Education, and as both are students it's not a surprising topic. They spoke too of the NHS, which is of particular interest to Briony, a second year med student at UCL, who is about to be unleashed on the wards of Britain next year complete with white coat and stethoscope!
Before the phonecall Mr Cameron had earlier tried to answer their concerns in an interview live on air with John Stapleton on the GMTV programme, nevertheless the girls were a little disappointed in his response and said so later when the TV crew re-engaged with them through the helpful interviewing by ever popular Kate Garraway. Mr Cameron saw that they had been disappointed and hence the phone call later. Naturally enough being called later by Mr Cameron on the phone is more than a touch gobsmacking.. but by all accounts they handled it well. Whether he convinced them to vote Conservative is a matter for them and the Polling Booth at this time. The girls are to be featured again by GMTV it seems, closer to the Election, when they will go to London to sit on the famous GMTV sofa. Well I never! PB.
If you are a first time voter like the girls featured above and left, make sure you are registered...see all the following information on how to go about it. Its easy peasy...get involved, make sure your voice is heard.
Top picture: David Cameron, Leader of the Conservative Party in fine voice yesterday. Second picture left to right Saskia Wadsworth-Smith and Briony Boland...the first time voters.
See also the GMTV thread running in the Forum section, other pictures there including one of the lovely Kate Garraway.
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As you know The Prime Minister has announced that the Parliamentary Election will be held on Thursday 6 May 2010.
Poll Cards will be issued shortly. If you do not receive a Poll Card by 13 April 2010 please telephone the Elections Helpline.
If your name is not currently included in the register of electors you have until 5 pm on Tuesday 20 April to submit a completed application form to register. Anyone wishing to apply to vote by post or wishing to change existing postal or proxy arrangements must submit a completed application form by 5 pm on Tuesday 20 April 2010.
New applications to vote by proxy must be received by 5 pm on Tuesday, 27th April 2010 except in cases where unforeseen illness or incapacity occurs after that time in which case applications may be made up until 5 pm on Thursday, 6th May 2010.
You can obtain application forms to register or for postal and proxy votes by telephoning the Elections Helpline.
Nomination papers for anyone wanting to stand for election are available from the Acting Returning Officer, Election Office, Council Offices, White Cliffs Business Park, Dover, Kent, CT16 3PJ. Anyone wishing to obtain Nomination Papers should telephone the Elections Helpline for an appointment.
Completed nomination papers together with the deposit of £500 must be submitted in person by the Candidate/Election Agent between 10 am and 4 pm on any weekday (excluding bank holidays) following publication of Notice of Election and by 4 pm on Tuesday 20 April 2010. Further details regarding the nomination process, registration and absent voting is available by telephoning the Elections Helpline on 01304 872344.
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As you can imagine this is a hectic if fraught time for the Prime Minister, but Gordon Brown and wife Sarah took some time out to meet local long serving Labour MP Gwyn Prosser and the Rees family from Deal. This family from Deal were amongst the invited guests of Gordon Brown at a ‘Local Heroes’ reception in 10 Downing Street last week (24/3/10). The Prime Minister held the reception to acknowledge the work done by local volunteers in their communities and to thank the families of Britain’s servicemen and women for the essential support they provide.
Dover & Deal’s MP, Gwyn Prosser, who accompanied the family said afterwards:
“Angela’s (Mrs Rees, seen here with the young Dominic and Cheska) husband has served in Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan – everyone applauds the work done by our brave troops overseas but the families of servicemen and women also deserve the nation’s gratitude and I believe they are all local heroes."
“Tuesday’s Election Day announcement was probably the worst kept political secret in history, but it’s good to have the date officially confirmed and for my Labour team it signals a stepping-up of our campaign which has already been running for many weeks. In fact my local Labour Party campaigns week in and week out – not just at elections. As the local candidate I’m able to be out and about just about every weekend of the year - running my Street Stalls in Deal and Dover and knocking on doors all over the constituency. This will be the fifth General Election I’ve fought for the Dover & Deal seat but this time we start the campaign as the underdogs, it’s going to be a really tough fight but we are up for it!”
Election Fever grips the nation - so leave your comment in the box below.Who's gonna win??
Election Fever Special:April 9
Cameron Calling!
The Conservative leading light David Cameron, in the midst of the toughest Election campaign in years, took time out yesterday from his highly hectic schedule to call two local girls Briony Boland and Saskia Wadsworth-Smith. The main man himself telephoned them here in Dover yesterday and spent 20 minutes chatting with them in the early afternoon. This came about following their appearance on GMTV yesterday morning, in the slot of 'First Time Voters'. The girls spoke of their concerns about Education, and as both are students it's not a surprising topic. They spoke too of the NHS, which is of particular interest to Briony, a second year med student at UCL, who is about to be unleashed on the wards of Britain next year complete with white coat and stethoscope!
Before the phonecall Mr Cameron had earlier tried to answer their concerns in an interview live on air with John Stapleton on the GMTV programme, nevertheless the girls were a little disappointed in his response and said so later when the TV crew re-engaged with them through the helpful interviewing by ever popular Kate Garraway. Mr Cameron saw that they had been disappointed and hence the phone call later. Naturally enough being called later by Mr Cameron on the phone is more than a touch gobsmacking.. but by all accounts they handled it well. Whether he convinced them to vote Conservative is a matter for them and the Polling Booth at this time. The girls are to be featured again by GMTV it seems, closer to the Election, when they will go to London to sit on the famous GMTV sofa. Well I never! PB.
If you are a first time voter like the girls featured above and left, make sure you are registered...see all the following information on how to go about it. Its easy peasy...get involved, make sure your voice is heard.Top picture: David Cameron, Leader of the Conservative Party in fine voice yesterday. Second picture left to right Saskia Wadsworth-Smith and Briony Boland...the first time voters.
See also the GMTV thread running in the Forum section, other pictures there including one of the lovely Kate Garraway.
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General Election info just in from DDC.
Do you want to stand?? You too can challenge Gwyn and Charlie!
Do you want to vote?? Then make sure you are registered, see immediately below.
As you know The Prime Minister has announced that the Parliamentary Election will be held on Thursday 6 May 2010.
Poll Cards will be issued shortly. If you do not receive a Poll Card by 13 April 2010 please telephone the Elections Helpline.
If your name is not currently included in the register of electors you have until 5 pm on Tuesday 20 April to submit a completed application form to register. Anyone wishing to apply to vote by post or wishing to change existing postal or proxy arrangements must submit a completed application form by 5 pm on Tuesday 20 April 2010.
New applications to vote by proxy must be received by 5 pm on Tuesday, 27th April 2010 except in cases where unforeseen illness or incapacity occurs after that time in which case applications may be made up until 5 pm on Thursday, 6th May 2010.
You can obtain application forms to register or for postal and proxy votes by telephoning the Elections Helpline.
Nomination papers for anyone wanting to stand for election are available from the Acting Returning Officer, Election Office, Council Offices, White Cliffs Business Park, Dover, Kent, CT16 3PJ. Anyone wishing to obtain Nomination Papers should telephone the Elections Helpline for an appointment.
Completed nomination papers together with the deposit of £500 must be submitted in person by the Candidate/Election Agent between 10 am and 4 pm on any weekday (excluding bank holidays) following publication of Notice of Election and by 4 pm on Tuesday 20 April 2010. Further details regarding the nomination process, registration and absent voting is available by telephoning the Elections Helpline on 01304 872344.
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Dover & Deal’s MP, Gwyn Prosser, who accompanied the family said afterwards:
“Angela’s (Mrs Rees, seen here with the young Dominic and Cheska) husband has served in Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan – everyone applauds the work done by our brave troops overseas but the families of servicemen and women also deserve the nation’s gratitude and I believe they are all local heroes."
LATEST
..On hearing the election has been called Gwyn said...
“Tuesday’s Election Day announcement was probably the worst kept political secret in history, but it’s good to have the date officially confirmed and for my Labour team it signals a stepping-up of our campaign which has already been running for many weeks. In fact my local Labour Party campaigns week in and week out – not just at elections. As the local candidate I’m able to be out and about just about every weekend of the year - running my Street Stalls in Deal and Dover and knocking on doors all over the constituency. This will be the fifth General Election I’ve fought for the Dover & Deal seat but this time we start the campaign as the underdogs, it’s going to be a really tough fight but we are up for it!”
Election Fever grips the nation - so leave your comment in the box below.Who's gonna win??