Battersea is an ultra tight marginal seat and I am sure it will become Conservative at the next general election. It has lovely houses, parks, restaurants and as you can imagine it is one of the most sought after seats for Conservative candidates.Last night I was at the second round of the parliamentary selection process for Battersea and the exciting news is that I got through to the final round. I know two of the other three people who got through and they are strong candidates so the final round will be tough.
Battersea will have an open primary so anyone from Battersea can come along hear what we have to say and decide which one of us takes on Labour at the next general election. It will be on Wednesday evening next week and will be hosted by Michael Portillo at the Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill.
I appologise for the cliched picture but it is probably the best know building in the constituency.
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Wishing you the very best of luck James - I'm sure you'll impress the good burghers of Battersea.
Can't say I live there, but I know it well and it is where I much of my socialising...
Wishing for the best news ever. Just have a great time and relax. You're a nice bloke and that will come through.
The people of Battersea will be very lucky indeed.
I Suggest you do not make too many jokes about that other well know Battersea place - the dog's home!
The competition certainly is tough, and so it should be. This is a great seat and should have been taken last time.
Everyone seems to have only good things to say about you so I look forward to seeing you on the night.
Very good news and very best of luck James.
Thank you,
I'm looking forward to it.
Good luck, James.Battersea Chess Club is one of the oldest chess clubs in London. Even if you only have a passing interest in chess, their Monday club nights are quite good fun - competitive, beery and full of banter.
Best of luck James.
While I don't necessarily agree with your politics I recognise that you would make a good contribution to Westminster politics and hopefully change the Tory party for the better.
Hi James, Just heard the news. You are one of the most excellent campaigners and speakers I have met. Am sure you will do brilliently...if it doesn't work out there are loads of seats still to select that will be turning blue next time :-)
Seeing the recent post on guido fawkes about your views on women candidates not being prepared work as hard as men because of familiy commitments etc - can we have some clarification on your thinking?
I do not believe and have never said that women candidates less willing to work as hard as men.
James
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