British Democracy Forum - View Single Post - Tory rebel Bob Spink becomes Ukip's first MP !!!!

charlie endell · 28-04-2008, 06:31 AM

From today's New Statesman:

"Further news on Tuesday morning was that the sacked MP Bob Spink had crossed over to Ukip. Spink is not thought to be a great loss. How buoyant the Tories are is reflected in their ability not to give a damn that this man-weasel has fled. A couple of years ago, if a Tory MP had defected anywhere, there would have been rumours of splits. Today, they appear unfazed. "I thought he had already gone," said one."

...and from The Daily Mirror, March 22, 2001 (p25)

Infighting hits Tories;

Byline: AIDAN McGURRAN

A TORY candidate in one of their key target seats is in danger of being dumped by his own local party.

Fifty Tories have signed a petition calling for the de-selection of the prospective Parliamentary candidate Bob Spink.

The group from Castle Point Tory Association in Essex have demanded a special meeting to debate Mr Spink's position.

Local councillor Jeff Stanley said: "This puts Mr Spink's chances of success at risk."

Shadow Home Secretary Ann Widdecombe yesterday visited the boroughto lend her support for Mr Spink.

Three former local party members have openly criticised Mr Spink, who stood for the Tories in the same seat in 1997. The seat was won by Labour's Christine Butler with a 17,000 majority.

Mr Spink said: "This is a matter for the association. I'm focusing on the real issues that people care about."

28-04-2008, 06:31 AM	#206 (permalink)
charlie endell Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 249	From today's New Statesman: "Further news on Tuesday morning was that the sacked MP Bob Spink had crossed over to Ukip. Spink is not thought to be a great loss. How buoyant the Tories are is reflected in their ability not to give a damn that this man-weasel has fled. A couple of years ago, if a Tory MP had defected anywhere, there would have been rumours of splits. Today, they appear unfazed. "I thought he had already gone," said one." ...and from The Daily Mirror, March 22, 2001 (p25) Infighting hits Tories; Byline: AIDAN McGURRAN A TORY candidate in one of their key target seats is in danger of being dumped by his own local party. Fifty Tories have signed a petition calling for the de-selection of the prospective Parliamentary candidate Bob Spink. The group from Castle Point Tory Association in Essex have demanded a special meeting to debate Mr Spink's position. Local councillor Jeff Stanley said: "This puts Mr Spink's chances of success at risk." Shadow Home Secretary Ann Widdecombe yesterday visited the boroughto lend her support for Mr Spink. Three former local party members have openly criticised Mr Spink, who stood for the Tories in the same seat in 1997. The seat was won by Labour's Christine Butler with a 17,000 majority. Mr Spink said: "This is a matter for the association. I'm focusing on the real issues that people care about." Last edited by charlie endell; 28-04-2008 at 06:39 AM.