We now have less than 90 days until the most likely date for the
general election of 6th May. The media is full of reports and comments
about politics and I'm sure that you will soon get heartily sick of it all.
Ultimately we will get our chance to have our say. It comes down to a
simple choice. Do we want another 5 years of a Labour government who
have brought the country to bankruptcy, increased inequality while
reducing social mobility along the way? or do we want a change?
Do we want a new government that will reduce the debt and rebuild a
broken society?
If the answer to the latter is yes, then only a vote for the Scottish
Conservatives will make that difference.
At the European Elections, we were within 2% of overtaking the Liberals.
Since then, the Liberal MP has announced his retirement and our private
polling shows that even more people are supporting our call for change.
We have an excellent chance to contribute to change in Edinburgh West,
tell your friends.
"Vote Conservative for change, a vote for anyone else changes nothing"
Saturday, 6 February 2010
Saturday, 23 January 2010
Labour and LibDems betray us again
This week the Conservative party put down an amendment to the
Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill. This amendment which would have
put a "referendum lock" on any future handover of power to Brussels - in
other words making any future Treaty which transfers power to Brussels
subject to a vote of the British people.
The amendment was voted down by the Labour and LibDems, in both cases
under a three line whip. This demonstrates the complete and utter
disregard that both parties have for the British people. After all, both
parties, along with the Conservatives promised at the last General
election, to hold a referendum on the European constitution.
In the end, when the vote came, only the Conservatives kept their election promise.
What is now required is a new government that will deal honestly with the public. Very soon we will have that chance to vote.
"Vote Conservative for change, a vote for anyone else changes nothing"
Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill. This amendment which would have
put a "referendum lock" on any future handover of power to Brussels - in
other words making any future Treaty which transfers power to Brussels
subject to a vote of the British people.
The amendment was voted down by the Labour and LibDems, in both cases
under a three line whip. This demonstrates the complete and utter
disregard that both parties have for the British people. After all, both
parties, along with the Conservatives promised at the last General
election, to hold a referendum on the European constitution.
In the end, when the vote came, only the Conservatives kept their election promise.
What is now required is a new government that will deal honestly with the public. Very soon we will have that chance to vote.
"Vote Conservative for change, a vote for anyone else changes nothing"
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
Labour's criminal record
I have copied this from Conservative home, with thanks. It tells a sobering message. The complete disgrace that 13 years of Labour party rule have delivered to the people of Britain. Change cannot come soon enough
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Alex Salmond humiliated in Copenhagen
Alex Salmond has jetted off to Copenhagen at taxpayers expense when he
would have been better saving the money and concentrating on running the
administration.
He has been comprehensively humiliated in his efforts to boost his ego and flagging SNP poll ratings. The people are sick fed up with his divisive agenda. Roll on the General Election.
He has been comprehensively humiliated in his efforts to boost his ego and flagging SNP poll ratings. The people are sick fed up with his divisive agenda. Roll on the General Election.
Friday, 4 December 2009
Cllr Paul Edie must resign
Over the last two days we have seen Cllr Edie conduct a robust defence
of the proposed tendering system for carers services. He maintained that
the proposals were robust and watertight and took personal
responsibility for the process.
The same day, Cllr Dawe, leader of the council puts out a press release
saying that she has been in touch with officers (and not apparently Cllr
Edie) who told her that there were flaws in the system.
On that basis, she suspends the process and calls in independent
assessors. Clearly Cllr Dawes has no confidence in Cllr Edie and his
position is now fatally undermined.
Given an untendable position will he now do the honourable thing and
resign? Or will Cllr Dawe have to sack him?
I call on him to resign now in order to minimise any further damage to
the reputation of Edinburgh Council.
of the proposed tendering system for carers services. He maintained that
the proposals were robust and watertight and took personal
responsibility for the process.
The same day, Cllr Dawe, leader of the council puts out a press release
saying that she has been in touch with officers (and not apparently Cllr
Edie) who told her that there were flaws in the system.
On that basis, she suspends the process and calls in independent
assessors. Clearly Cllr Dawes has no confidence in Cllr Edie and his
position is now fatally undermined.
Given an untendable position will he now do the honourable thing and
resign? Or will Cllr Dawe have to sack him?
I call on him to resign now in order to minimise any further damage to
the reputation of Edinburgh Council.
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Common sense and responsibility
The other night I went out and found that a one way street close to my home had just had a further set of bollards installed.
The effect of this is to reduce the amount of parking available to local residents and will further restrict the flow of traffic in an area already congested due to silly restrictions.
My main concern though, was not the restriction itself but rather the simply irresponsible attitude to public funds. At a time when the country and Edinburgh council in particular, is facing a huge budget deficit why on earth has somebody authorised pointless and unnecessary expenditure like this?
It is time that the LibDem/SNP coalition on Edinburgh council recognised that the funds come from the taxpayer, who is facing financial cutbacks and started reducing spending accordingly. Indeed, they are trying to close schools and reduce the care budget while spending money on pointless projects in minor roads. You couldn't make it up!
Sadly the LibDems are fundamentally incapable of recognising this basic concept of economics. It is time we had a change. We can start with Westminster and work our way down, electing Conservatives who will treat the taxpayer with respect and will exercise restraint when making spending decisions.
The effect of this is to reduce the amount of parking available to local residents and will further restrict the flow of traffic in an area already congested due to silly restrictions.
My main concern though, was not the restriction itself but rather the simply irresponsible attitude to public funds. At a time when the country and Edinburgh council in particular, is facing a huge budget deficit why on earth has somebody authorised pointless and unnecessary expenditure like this?
It is time that the LibDem/SNP coalition on Edinburgh council recognised that the funds come from the taxpayer, who is facing financial cutbacks and started reducing spending accordingly. Indeed, they are trying to close schools and reduce the care budget while spending money on pointless projects in minor roads. You couldn't make it up!
Sadly the LibDems are fundamentally incapable of recognising this basic concept of economics. It is time we had a change. We can start with Westminster and work our way down, electing Conservatives who will treat the taxpayer with respect and will exercise restraint when making spending decisions.
Thursday, 5 November 2009
Conservatives on Europe
Yesterday David Cameron announced a revised stance on Europe. He announced that there would be no referendum on the Lisbon Treaty for reasons he had previously explained. Given the treaty has now been ratified by all and will be implemented, there is little point closing the door after the horse has bolted.
Let us be very clear about the Lisbon Treaty. This is a betrayal of monumental proportions by Gordon Brown who promised a referendum and then reneged on that promise, treating the British people with complete contempt, demonstrating his lack of spine and character.
The Liberals are worse because they too abrogated their promise, and when they had the opportunity to force the government to hold that referendum, they nailed their colours firmly to the fence and sat on their hands. If the LibDems had voted according to their promise, there would have been a referendum. Shame on them!
True to his word however, David Cameron is not letting matters rest there. He has promised specific legislation to ensure no further transfer of powers to Europe without a referendum and another that explicitly puts Parliament superior to any diktat from Brussels.
I support these actions and will campaign strongly to ensure that these proposals are implemented strongly and effectively. To do that, however requires that I am elected as the Conservative MP for Edinburgh West. I say therefore, go out and tell your friends and acquaintances that we have a candidate who believes passionately in the Union, in the sovereignty of parliament and who will defend the right of the people against an ever increasing interference from the European Union
Let us be very clear about the Lisbon Treaty. This is a betrayal of monumental proportions by Gordon Brown who promised a referendum and then reneged on that promise, treating the British people with complete contempt, demonstrating his lack of spine and character.
The Liberals are worse because they too abrogated their promise, and when they had the opportunity to force the government to hold that referendum, they nailed their colours firmly to the fence and sat on their hands. If the LibDems had voted according to their promise, there would have been a referendum. Shame on them!
True to his word however, David Cameron is not letting matters rest there. He has promised specific legislation to ensure no further transfer of powers to Europe without a referendum and another that explicitly puts Parliament superior to any diktat from Brussels.
I support these actions and will campaign strongly to ensure that these proposals are implemented strongly and effectively. To do that, however requires that I am elected as the Conservative MP for Edinburgh West. I say therefore, go out and tell your friends and acquaintances that we have a candidate who believes passionately in the Union, in the sovereignty of parliament and who will defend the right of the people against an ever increasing interference from the European Union
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