Only a third vote in anti-UKIP Cameron's 'core values' poll

Britannist · 19-09-2006, 07:30 AM

More news of David Cameron, the anti-UKIP and pro-EU leader of the Conservative Party:

From BBC 2 Television Ceefax, page 104 (analogue), 19.9.2006 at 6.54 pm

‘Cameron to announce ballot result’

The result of a ballot of Conservative members on a new set of core values to be announced by David Cameron.

The Tory leader is expected to say a sizeable majority voted in favour of adopting the Built To Last document.

However, the BBC has learned that less than a third of the party’s 250, 000 members returned their ballot papers.

The document sets out the aims and values which Mr. Cameron wants the Conservatives to take into the next election.

Britannist adds: There has been criticism from opponents of David Cameron (and some from those against the Conservative Party in general) that the Core Values statement is meaningless and that there was no alternative to vote for instead.

The BBC report (above) also claims the Conservative Party membership is 250, 000. The official Conservative Party website has said that, under the leadership of David Cameron, the party’s membership has reached 300, 000.

The membership of the Labour Party is 198, 000 and still falling. It was 409, 000 when Blair won the 1997 General Election. The europhile Liberal Dims are on 76, 000 members (down from 100, 000 in 1997).

Britannist · 19-09-2006, 07:04 PM

From BBC 1 Television Ceefax, analogue page 120 at 6.52 pm on 19.9.2006

‘Ballot shows unity, says Cameron’

David Cameron has been backed by more than nine out of ten of Conservative members who voted on his mini-manifesto statement of aims and values.

But nearly three quarters of party members (73%) did not vote.

Of the 65, 000 who did take part, 92.7% voted in favour of Mr. Cameron’s vision and 7.3% voted against.

The Tories (Conservatives) said the result showed the party was united and said the turnout was better than in a similar vote in 2000 in which 16% of members took part.

From ITV 1 Teletext, analogue page 315, on 19.9.2006 at 6.58 pm:

‘Cameron hails ‘changed’ party’

David Cameron has hailed the success of his referendum on Conservative aims and values – despite only a quarter of party member bothering to vote.

The Tory leader won 92.7% backing for his ‘Built to Last’ mission statement, with only 7.3% voicing opposition

Mr. Cameron said the result proved the party had “changed” but Labour chairwoman Hazel Blears said the low turnout was a “humiliation.”

MarkR · 19-09-2006, 08:02 PM

Loath as I am to agree with a socialist, Blears is right.
This is more a case of the party not voting in order that their leader doesn't suffer a humiliating defeat rather than a ringing endorsement of Blue Labour policies.

BASILDON BOY · 19-09-2006, 09:19 PM

Sod that - apart from Education and leaving Europe what are UKIPs detailed policies!!!???

The glorious Nigel (peace and blessings be upon him) will tell us what UKIPs policies are!

MarkR · 19-09-2006, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BASILDON BOY

Sod that - apart from Education and leaving Europe what are UKIPs detailed policies!!!???

You forgot about standing aside for BOO compliant candidates.
:?

BASILDON BOY · 19-09-2006, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkR

Quote:

Originally Posted by BASILDON BOY

Sod that - apart from Education and leaving Europe what are UKIPs detailed policies!!!???

You forgot about standing aside for BOO compliant candidates.
:?

How dare you question the glorious wisdom of the great man. Exactly who do you think you are? The GLORIOUS NIGEL (peace and blessings be upon him) is the new Messiah that will lead the crusade against the evil EU. His word is like the word of GOD!

ryansoton · 20-09-2006, 12:01 PM

well he was elected with less votes of the membership then IDS.
So much for being the great tory savior

19-09-2006, 07:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Britannist Uber Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London Posts: 22,896	Only a third vote in anti-UKIP Cameron's 'core values' poll More news of David Cameron, the anti-UKIP and pro-EU leader of the Conservative Party: From BBC 2 Television Ceefax, page 104 (analogue), 19.9.2006 at 6.54 pm ‘Cameron to announce ballot result’ The result of a ballot of Conservative members on a new set of core values to be announced by David Cameron. The Tory leader is expected to say a sizeable majority voted in favour of adopting the Built To Last document. However, the BBC has learned that less than a third of the party’s 250, 000 members returned their ballot papers. The document sets out the aims and values which Mr. Cameron wants the Conservatives to take into the next election. Britannist adds: There has been criticism from opponents of David Cameron (and some from those against the Conservative Party in general) that the Core Values statement is meaningless and that there was no alternative to vote for instead. The BBC report (above) also claims the Conservative Party membership is 250, 000. The official Conservative Party website has said that, under the leadership of David Cameron, the party’s membership has reached 300, 000. The membership of the Labour Party is 198, 000 and still falling. It was 409, 000 when Blair won the 1997 General Election. The europhile Liberal Dims are on 76, 000 members (down from 100, 000 in 1997).

19-09-2006, 07:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Britannist Uber Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London Posts: 22,896	Almost three quarters did not vote From BBC 1 Television Ceefax, analogue page 120 at 6.52 pm on 19.9.2006 ‘Ballot shows unity, says Cameron’ David Cameron has been backed by more than nine out of ten of Conservative members who voted on his mini-manifesto statement of aims and values. But nearly three quarters of party members (73%) did not vote. Of the 65, 000 who did take part, 92.7% voted in favour of Mr. Cameron’s vision and 7.3% voted against. The Tories (Conservatives) said the result showed the party was united and said the turnout was better than in a similar vote in 2000 in which 16% of members took part. From ITV 1 Teletext, analogue page 315, on 19.9.2006 at 6.58 pm: ‘Cameron hails ‘changed’ party’ David Cameron has hailed the success of his referendum on Conservative aims and values – despite only a quarter of party member bothering to vote. The Tory leader won 92.7% backing for his ‘Built to Last’ mission statement, with only 7.3% voicing opposition Mr. Cameron said the result proved the party had “changed” but Labour chairwoman Hazel Blears said the low turnout was a “humiliation.”

19-09-2006, 09:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
BASILDON BOY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: N'Djamena, Chad Posts: 1,799	Sod that - apart from Education and leaving Europe what are UKIPs detailed policies!!!??? The glorious Nigel (peace and blessings be upon him) will tell us what UKIPs policies are! __________________ Mike Nattrass MEP is HOT HOT HOT!!!

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19-09-2006, 08:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
MarkR Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Cumbria Posts: 143	Loath as I am to agree with a socialist, Blears is right. This is more a case of the party not voting in order that their leader doesn't suffer a humiliating defeat rather than a ringing endorsement of Blue Labour policies.

20-09-2006, 12:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
ryansoton Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Southampton Posts: 781 Party: Other	well he was elected with less votes of the membership then IDS. So much for being the great tory savior