Matt O'Connor's shock resignation as London Mayoral Candidate

Johnny Hates Jazz · 25-04-2008, 05:31 PM

Robin Tilbrook, the Chairman of the English Democrats said:- "I am obviously very disappointed that Matt O'Connor has issued this statement but I have to admit, not entirely surprised. What I now say is in sorrow, because Matt has done the cause some good but, contrary to what he now claims, Matt approached the English Democrats Party to be our mayoral candidate. In January he came to our National Council meeting in Leicester to urge us to select him and promised to "give the campaign 110%"!

During several discussions, he was made fully aware of the problems confronting a candidate for a smaller political party which is challenging the Establishment Parties - not least the problem of raising sufficient funds to fight an election campaign especially given the lack of coverage of non Establishment candidates.

Within the bounds of our limited manpower and financial resources, Matt has been given 100% support by the English Democrats and our members who have campaigned for him, and England's cause, day in day out for many weeks and who have paid for everything that has been done. At no time has any funds been received from Matt.

Unfortunately - and this is not a subject I would have wanted to air publicly had it not been for the statement released by Matt O'Connor this morning seeking to blame us - it became apparent that there were problems with Matt's candidacy arising from his own personal problems, not least following his disappearance from the campaign for several days, to the extent that I advised him to seek professional counselling regarding alcohol abuse, which he did. Matt did not disclose this problem to us when he urged us to select him as our candidate.

Despite this counselling, Matt again went missing last Saturday; - neither his office nor his partner seemed to know of his whereabouts and he could not be contacted at home. Indeed the Party prepared a statement last night raising concerns at his disappearance, as we were becoming genuinely worried for his safety.

Now, he has stated that he has resigned, although he cannot, of course, at this late stage, remove his name from the ballot paper.

This is all a great pity for Matt personally - he obviously has personal issues that he needs to address - but it also a pity for English Democrats' candidates standing for the London Assembly - of which we have a full slate. Their campaign is running well and we have great hopes of getting a candidate elected, particularly on the party list, to campaign against the Establishment's discrimination against London and England. The campaign for fair spending for London, an end to the Tartan Taxes, and real democracy and freedom of speech, will go on.

So I urge the people of London to give their vote, particularly their list vote, to the English Democrats. England's cause is far bigger and more important than any one individual!"

Robin Tilbrook

Chairman

English Democrats Party

Quires Green, Willingale, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0QP

Tel: 01277 896000

Fax: 01277 896050

Mobile : 07778 553395

ANGLO-STAFFS · 25-04-2008, 05:40 PM

I am gobsmacked!
So now we find out that the EDP did NOT actually seek out the best candidate. A political stuntman turns up on their doorstep and says "Giz a job".
So they do.
How will they find their GE candidates, stick pins in a 'phone book?

Populist Lee · 25-04-2008, 05:43 PM

>> England's cause is far bigger and more important than any one individual!<<

Ever thought of falling on your own sword, Mr Tilbrook?

ANGLO-STAFFS · 25-04-2008, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Populist Lee

>> England's cause is far bigger and more important than any one individual!<<

Ever thought of falling on your own sword, Mr Tilbrook?

He'd miss.

Danny · 25-04-2008, 05:51 PM

I have had time now to look at everything.And the only possible outcome is the resignation of the front man who fronted the campaign.ie Steve Uncles

Northumbrian · 25-04-2008, 05:54 PM

I can see now why the CEP didn't invite O'Connor to speak at their conference this weekend.

mkpdavies · 25-04-2008, 06:02 PM

How come it was a shock if you knew he was an alcy?

cassie · 25-04-2008, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkpdavies

How come it was a shock if you knew he was an alcy?

Who said it was a shock?

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Hartlepool · 25-04-2008, 06:07 PM

Could this be a C4TED stunt?

(Candidates4EnglishDemocrats)?

Populist Lee · 25-04-2008, 06:23 PM

It's given them plenty of publicity.
What more could they ask for?

25-04-2008, 05:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Johnny Hates Jazz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,973 Party: English Democrats	Matt O'Connor's shock resignation as London Mayoral Candidate Robin Tilbrook, the Chairman of the English Democrats said:- "I am obviously very disappointed that Matt O'Connor has issued this statement but I have to admit, not entirely surprised. What I now say is in sorrow, because Matt has done the cause some good but, contrary to what he now claims, Matt approached the English Democrats Party to be our mayoral candidate. In January he came to our National Council meeting in Leicester to urge us to select him and promised to "give the campaign 110%"! During several discussions, he was made fully aware of the problems confronting a candidate for a smaller political party which is challenging the Establishment Parties - not least the problem of raising sufficient funds to fight an election campaign especially given the lack of coverage of non Establishment candidates. Within the bounds of our limited manpower and financial resources, Matt has been given 100% support by the English Democrats and our members who have campaigned for him, and England's cause, day in day out for many weeks and who have paid for everything that has been done. At no time has any funds been received from Matt. Unfortunately - and this is not a subject I would have wanted to air publicly had it not been for the statement released by Matt O'Connor this morning seeking to blame us - it became apparent that there were problems with Matt's candidacy arising from his own personal problems, not least following his disappearance from the campaign for several days, to the extent that I advised him to seek professional counselling regarding alcohol abuse, which he did. Matt did not disclose this problem to us when he urged us to select him as our candidate. Despite this counselling, Matt again went missing last Saturday; - neither his office nor his partner seemed to know of his whereabouts and he could not be contacted at home. Indeed the Party prepared a statement last night raising concerns at his disappearance, as we were becoming genuinely worried for his safety. Now, he has stated that he has resigned, although he cannot, of course, at this late stage, remove his name from the ballot paper. This is all a great pity for Matt personally - he obviously has personal issues that he needs to address - but it also a pity for English Democrats' candidates standing for the London Assembly - of which we have a full slate. Their campaign is running well and we have great hopes of getting a candidate elected, particularly on the party list, to campaign against the Establishment's discrimination against London and England. The campaign for fair spending for London, an end to the Tartan Taxes, and real democracy and freedom of speech, will go on. So I urge the people of London to give their vote, particularly their list vote, to the English Democrats. England's cause is far bigger and more important than any one individual!" Robin Tilbrook Chairman English Democrats Party Quires Green, Willingale, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0QP Tel: 01277 896000 Fax: 01277 896050 Mobile : 07778 553395 __________________ *English Democrats SAY NO* To European Union English not British** not European *- It's time to decide at the 2009 European Elections*

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mkpdavies Uber Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Woking Posts: 30,832 Party: Libertarian Party	How come it was a shock if you knew he was an alcy? __________________ http://brits4ronpaul.blogspot.com/ http://wokinglibertarians.blogspot.com/ http://lpuk.org My ignore list Labour, Blue Labour, Lib Dems

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25-04-2008, 05:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
ANGLO-STAFFS Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 635	I am gobsmacked! So now we find out that the EDP did NOT actually seek out the best candidate. A political stuntman turns up on their doorstep and says "Giz a job". So they do. How will they find their GE candidates, stick pins in a 'phone book?

25-04-2008, 05:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Populist Lee Uber Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,172 Party: Other	>> England's cause is far bigger and more important than any one individual!<< Ever thought of falling on your own sword, Mr Tilbrook?

25-04-2008, 05:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Danny Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 779	I have had time now to look at everything.And the only possible outcome is the resignation of the front man who fronted the campaign.ie Steve Uncles

25-04-2008, 05:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Northumbrian Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England Posts: 1,422 Party: Free England Party	I can see now why the CEP didn't invite O'Connor to speak at their conference this weekend.

25-04-2008, 06:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Hartlepool Uber Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North East England Posts: 6,785 Party: Free England Party	Could this be a C4TED stunt? (Candidates4EnglishDemocrats)?

25-04-2008, 06:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
Populist Lee Uber Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,172 Party: Other	It's given them plenty of publicity. What more could they ask for?