Guest 2060- Registered: 19 Apr 2017
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John, obviously Cllr Wallace doesn't know that phoning from Thanet are no longer subject to roaming charges
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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The latest rumour is that Mr Wanstall is responding to his adoring public and will be standing as the people's champion on the 8th of June.
Guest 2060- Registered: 19 Apr 2017
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I suggest the only place Cllr Wanstall will be standing ,will be in one of his favourite phone boxes.
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Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
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some one pass me a bucket,all this tit for tat,whos in whos out is making me quite ill
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Jan Higgins
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jheron wrote:I would also get them out of London,cut the supplemented bars and make the whole process more accountable and that's just to start, but hey I am funny like
I am not worried about them being in London, a new building elsewhere would probably cost more than the proposed refurbishment of Westminster.
The supplemented bars are totally unnecessary and an insult to taxpayers who help fund them and something I have complained about before. Let the drunken MPs stay sober when they are supposed to be working like the rest of the working population.
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Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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I said I was rubbish at the job only,because I could not get done what was needed to be done and I blame myself for that.
Keith Sansum1
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To many MP's H.O.C. well out of date for today.
try reaching an MP's see how your treated.
Mr Wanstall would be better concentrating on his own ward and holding that seat.
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Guest 1849- Registered: 12 Sep 2016
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Capt Haddock says:
"Expect a manifesto of low tax, smaller state, reduced overseas aid, deportations in overdrive, work permits for EU citizens etc, and in general acting like nation state rather than outreach workers for the bloody Guardian."
You might get a manifesto saying that but we won't get a party that provides it. There'll be the same quangos, more stealth tax, mass immigration, billions wasted overseas, extra bureaucracy, its what gumment does.
The best paid people in Dover work for the gumment, what does that tell you?
Guest 1849- Registered: 12 Sep 2016
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Keith Sansum1 wrote:Bob;
much of what you say on the UK is what the country is fearing
In which case they'll vote Labour.
But of course they won't, the Labour Party is facing extinction, which is a terrible shame for the millions of decent people who vote Labour. They have been let down for decades by people purporting to represent them whilst lining their own pockets.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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I have read so many obituaries of the Labour party over the years, 1987 was the last one then ten years later they came to power with a landslide victory followed by two comfortable wins.
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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I see that lovely Peter Wallace has thrown his hat in the ring.Reading the newspaper report I see he is tying his campaign up with supporting Kelly Turner.I think on this occasion his heart is ruling his head.
Guest 1831- Registered: 1 Sep 2016
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I see that lovely Peter Wallace has thrown his hat in the ring.
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Thrown his hat in the ring to be what? Thank you.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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Peter has made a serious error of judgement in my view, it will be seen by some as a rather unfortunate way of touting for votes if he gets selected to be the candidate and also puts unfair pressure on the panel who have to decide who is the best candidate.
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Jan Higgins- Location: Dover
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I also think this idea is wrong and smacks of plying for the sympathy vote however well meaning his idea might be.
For those that have not seen the article.
http://www.kentlive.news/a-man-hoping-to-run-as-a-dover-mp-wants-to-use-his-general-election-campaign-to-help-kelly-turner/story-30283604-detail/story.htmlhoward mcsweeney1 likes this
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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Comes to something when the Telegraph tells us that the Tories will raise income tax, national insurance and VAT whilst spending at least the same as now or more on overseas aid.
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Jan Higgins- Location: Dover
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Peter Wallace has posted the following on DFDD page.
"Hello,
I've read the comments above and hopefully I can use something I wrote on Kevin Bland's wall earlier to explain why I thought of the idea.
In the election every candidate is allowed by electoral law to send a leaflet to every voter in the constituency for free. There's no charge to deliver it and it will be sent to around 70,000 people. That's a huge opportunity to reach people. For Kelly to contact that many people would cost around £35,000.
Many people see this election as a waste of time (following the general election and referendum we've had in the last 2 years.) People have already spoken TWICE. So, why not actually put this election to some good use. Rather than doing what candidates usually do, putting out "vote for me" leaflets, I could give a page to Kelly. If I timed it right I was thinking I could put on a list of upcoming events, so it would encourage people to get along to fundraising events. I actually had Scott Embleton's events in mind when I thought of it, as there are always events going on and it's sometimes hard to know which event to take part in.
I did talk about this with Martin, Linda and Kelly first of course and they loved the idea as a way to raise awareness.
I also said that I am happy for the other candidates to do this or to use their free leaflet for a cause they believe in. Imagine if the four big parties all did it. That's 280,000 free adverts for good causes, at not a cost to anyone.
Charlie Elphicke is the MP, has an office, staff and a column in the weekly papers. He could do something much bigger than me. Hopefully I can prompt him to think how to use his position as MP to do something amazing, which is what I think the role is all about and how I would be as an MP. No boring meet and greets, but actually changing lives for people and Dover as a community.
BUT - at this stage it is just an idea. I am putting in my nomination for Labour candidate this weekend and if I am picked I will get legal advice to make sure everything I do in the campaign is legal. This may not be allowed - but it's a positive idea I've had. I'm trying to think how I can help, like Scott and many other people have.
In the past I have been soaked in the stocks with other councillors for Kelly, helped Scott Embleton with his fundraising day at Elms Vale Rec, been to various coffee mornings and other events as well. You can look through my Facebook or twitter page to see that.
I totally accept the criticism, especially from people that don't know me, because I would be dubious too but hopefully I've explained the idea.
As I said to Kevin on the phone, over the next 7 weeks the press will have to follow around all the candidates/MP for their views and opinions. What an opportunity to use that to raise awareness for Kelly, or another good cause if people want to do something different. Obviously Charlie is in a better position to do that than me, but if we could use this publicity for a good cause (maybe Greens, UKIP or Lib Dems want to do something else) then I think we could all look back on this election and say "Dover made a difference during the election."
PS I think the Dover Express and Mercury do a fantastic job of holding people to account, delivering the news and being first on the scene with local issues. The Express has to run a lot of different stories, some scandalous and some for good causes, but they do just report the news, not make it. I wouldn't like to think of Dover without the Express. The letters page alone, giving a voice to local people, is worth it."
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Guest 1849- Registered: 12 Sep 2016
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Peter is a very decent lad, I wish him well.
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
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I agree
Guest 2060- Registered: 19 Apr 2017
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Posts 118 and 119.I have always looked up at him.
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Guest 1266- Registered: 8 May 2014
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I wonder if this potential Labour candidate for MP realises he also needs votes in Deal & Walmer.
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