Henley by election

Hartlepool · 11-04-2008, 08:20 AM

Or just continue to vote for UKIP?

eublues · 11-04-2008, 09:28 AM

What's the chance of the public or the media ever being clear about the difference between the Liberals and the Liberal-Democrats? Very slight.

Vortex · 11-04-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by eublues

What's the chance of the public or the media ever being clear about the difference between the Liberals and the Liberal-Democrats? Very slight.

Agreed. Wishful thinking on Tom's part I fear, although I would much prefer to see a Liberal Party candidate outperform a Liberal Democrat one. Also, any votes the Liberal Party get would merely split both the anti-Tory vote and that of the anti-EU parties contesting the seat. Having said that whoever stands for the Tories is bound to get in.

arden forester · 11-04-2008, 02:57 PM

If UKIP is going to be serious about a possible Henley by-election I'd suggest two options.

1. Nigel Farage is the candidate and starts a high profile campaign (no backsliders wanted!)

2. An open primary is conducted in Henley where the voters get to choose the candidate (not just ukippers!). This will create advance publicity.

Just a thought!

Aardvark · 11-04-2008, 03:30 PM

NF shouldn't be the candidate as it will make us look more like a one man party than ever. He fought Bromley, where he has a lot of connections; he shouldn't fight Henley where it is possible he has none.

Nobody who is already adopted as a candidate for another constituency should be allowed, as it will look like carpet bagging on their part.

Open primaries are expensive, but it would certainly get publicity.

Hartlepool · 11-04-2008, 06:23 PM

UKIP needs a dedicated team of experienced campaigners for by-elections like this,its no good relying on some dedicated members getting together on the chance of pulling off a shock result.

It just doesn't happen like that.

We have dedicated members,let's utilise them in our cause whenever possible.

twizzel · 11-04-2008, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arden forester

If UKIP is going to be serious about a possible Henley by-election I'd suggest two options.

1. Nigel Farage is the candidate and starts a high profile campaign (no backsliders wanted!)

2. An open primary is conducted in Henley where the voters get to choose the candidate (not just ukippers!). This will create advance publicity.

Just a thought!

At Bromley Nigel said he would be happy to come a good second. What makes you think we want a candidate who is happy to loose and goes into a by election saying he would be happy to loose?

Mikeuk · 11-04-2008, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Wilde

Given that the LibDems recently disgraced themselves over the referendum issue we think we are in with a good chance in this eurosceptical constituency.

A good chance of what?

Britannist · 11-04-2008, 10:00 PM

More on a possible Parliamentary By-Election at Henley at:

Henley by-election candidate

Britannist · 19-04-2008, 08:34 AM

London Mayoral Election 2008 candidates: Richard Barnbrook - British National Party, Gerard Batten - UK Independence Party, Siân Berry - Green Party, Alan Craig - Christian Peoples Alliance and Christian Party , Lindsey German - Left List, Boris Johnson - Conservative Party, Ken Livingstone - The Labour Party, Winston McKenzie - Independent, Matt O'Connor - English Democrats, Brian Paddick - Liberal Democrats.

Full details of the London Mayoral and Assembly candidates for the 1.5.2008 London Elections at:

London Elects - The candidates

and in posting number three at:

UKIP Gerard Batten London mayor Election Broadcast

11-04-2008, 02:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
arden forester Uber Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Solihull, in The Forest of Arden, Warwickshire! Posts: 2,699 Party: None	A couple of helpful suggestions for UKIP! If UKIP is going to be serious about a possible Henley by-election I'd suggest two options. 1. Nigel Farage is the candidate and starts a high profile campaign (no backsliders wanted!) 2. An open primary is conducted in Henley where the voters get to choose the candidate (not just ukippers!). This will create advance publicity. Just a thought! __________________ www.ardenforester.blogspot.com www.westminster-whispers.blogspot.com

11-04-2008, 03:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
Aardvark Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oxonia Posts: 3,981	NF shouldn't be the candidate as it will make us look more like a one man party than ever. He fought Bromley, where he has a lot of connections; he shouldn't fight Henley where it is possible he has none. Nobody who is already adopted as a candidate for another constituency should be allowed, as it will look like carpet bagging on their part. Open primaries are expensive, but it would certainly get publicity. __________________ When in Woking do as the Wokes do. "I do not wish to form my opinions by thoughtlessly quoting others; I wish others to support their opinions by sensibly quoting me." Paul Wesson (Aardvark) 13th April 2008

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Britannist Uber Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London Posts: 22,896	More More on a possible Parliamentary By-Election at Henley at: Henley by-election candidate

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Britannist Uber Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London Posts: 22,896	Full list of candidates for the London Mayoral and Assembly elections 1.5.2008 London Mayoral Election 2008 candidates: Richard Barnbrook - British National Party, Gerard Batten - UK Independence Party, Siân Berry - Green Party, Alan Craig - Christian Peoples Alliance and Christian Party , Lindsey German - Left List, Boris Johnson - Conservative Party, Ken Livingstone - The Labour Party, Winston McKenzie - Independent, Matt O'Connor - English Democrats, Brian Paddick - Liberal Democrats. Full details of the London Mayoral and Assembly candidates for the 1.5.2008 London Elections at: London Elects - The candidates and in posting number three at: UKIP Gerard Batten London mayor Election Broadcast

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11-04-2008, 08:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
Hartlepool Uber Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North East England Posts: 6,814 Party: Popular Democrats	Or just continue to vote for UKIP?

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eublues Uber Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,128	What's the chance of the public or the media ever being clear about the difference between the Liberals and the Liberal-Democrats? Very slight.

11-04-2008, 06:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
Hartlepool Uber Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North East England Posts: 6,814 Party: Popular Democrats	UKIP needs a dedicated team of experienced campaigners for by-elections like this,its no good relying on some dedicated members getting together on the chance of pulling off a shock result. It just doesn't happen like that. We have dedicated members,let's utilise them in our cause whenever possible.