Defection from Conservatives

xhenry · 21-05-2007, 09:34 PM

Good news from London

From: Lawrence Webb [mailto:lawrencejwebb@btinternet.com]
Sent: 21 May 2007 15:21
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Subject: London's First UKIP Councillor

The straw that broke the camel's back

The decision by the Conservative Party to support City Academies over grammar schools has proved to be the last straw for a local Tory councillor.

Cllr David Pickles, who sits on Sutton Council, has announced his decision to join the UK Independence Party, saying he was "sickened" by the direction his old party had taken.

" UKIP are now the only party left with the common sense to not only call for a wider proliferation of grammar schools, but are the only party in the UK to call for a halt to unlimited immigration." said Cllr Pickles.

"As a local councillor I object to seeing areas of the borough concreted over for multiple blocks of flats and public services put under ever-increasing pressure."

"The decision not to support grammar schools, which are the best way for children from poor backgrounds to do well, is frankly astonishing. What right do a group of former public school boys have to halt social mobility in this way, and instead support the City Academies which are nothing more than a vanity toy for rich men?"

Lawrence Webb, the UKIP London Organiser, said he was "delighted" that Cllr Pickles had joined the party.

"Cllr Pickles is a hard working member of his community who stands up for the best interests of his local area. I look forward to working with him in the future."

Ends

Lawrence J. Webb
London Regional Organiser
Tel. 020 7403 7175

www.ukiplondon.org

tito · 21-05-2007, 10:01 PM

We're still on the up.

Raymond Finch · 21-05-2007, 11:13 PM

Tremendous stuff!

BASILDON BOY · 21-05-2007, 11:17 PM

One down - only another 5,314 tory councillors to go...

He jumped before he was expelled.

Alex McKee · 21-05-2007, 11:46 PM

A little background reading:

http://thethimble.blogspot.com/2007/...peaks-out.html
http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/i...390378.0.0.php

Just trying to find out anything we might have to brace ourselves against.
Doesn't seem too bad.

Tom Wilde · 22-05-2007, 12:11 AM

I see Basildon Boy has swiftly added his mark to the comments section of both the links Alex has put up. Fast work, fella. :roll:

Alex McKee · 22-05-2007, 12:13 AM

Actually looks like he got there first

I didn't see that.

Anyway this chap hasn't done anything unpleasant unlike certain past defectors.

Independent UKIP · 22-05-2007, 01:34 AM

Excellent news. First of many I hope. And as Lawrence Webb says he is the first ever local councillor for UKIP within London. Hopefully also UKIP candidate for Sutton within the London Assembly elections next year. He topped the poll in Belmont ward & was well ahead of his fellow winning tories by a larger than typical margin.

I'll be going to bed a happy man tonight - much happier than Mr Cameron I think.

harryaldridge · 22-05-2007, 07:39 AM

Hopefully more to follow!!

rjt · 22-05-2007, 08:35 AM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6679005.stm

Cameron states that the Grammer school policy is a test of whether the Torys are fit for government, I should imagine that for UKIP supporters this is wondefull news that he is being so confrontational about this.

21-05-2007, 09:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
xhenry Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Shields Posts: 31	Defection from Conservatives Good news from London From: Lawrence Webb [mailto:lawrencejwebb@btinternet.com] Sent: 21 May 2007 15:21 To: Undisclosed-Recipient:; Subject: London's First UKIP Councillor The straw that broke the camel's back The decision by the Conservative Party to support City Academies over grammar schools has proved to be the last straw for a local Tory councillor. Cllr David Pickles, who sits on Sutton Council, has announced his decision to join the UK Independence Party, saying he was "sickened" by the direction his old party had taken. " UKIP are now the only party left with the common sense to not only call for a wider proliferation of grammar schools, but are the only party in the UK to call for a halt to unlimited immigration." said Cllr Pickles. "As a local councillor I object to seeing areas of the borough concreted over for multiple blocks of flats and public services put under ever-increasing pressure." "The decision not to support grammar schools, which are the best way for children from poor backgrounds to do well, is frankly astonishing. What right do a group of former public school boys have to halt social mobility in this way, and instead support the City Academies which are nothing more than a vanity toy for rich men?" Lawrence Webb, the UKIP London Organiser, said he was "delighted" that Cllr Pickles had joined the party. "Cllr Pickles is a hard working member of his community who stands up for the best interests of his local area. I look forward to working with him in the future." Ends Lawrence J. Webb London Regional Organiser Tel. 020 7403 7175 www.ukiplondon.org

21-05-2007, 11:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
BASILDON BOY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: N'Djamena, Chad Posts: 1,686	One down - only another 5,314 tory councillors to go... He jumped before he was expelled. __________________ Mike Nattrass MEP is HOT HOT HOT!!!

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21-05-2007, 10:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
tito Uber Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Pembrokeshire Posts: 3,035	We're still on the up.

21-05-2007, 11:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Raymond Finch Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 391	Tremendous stuff!

21-05-2007, 11:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Alex McKee Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gloucester Posts: 6,569	A little background reading: http://thethimble.blogspot.com/2007/...peaks-out.html http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/i...390378.0.0.php Just trying to find out anything we might have to brace ourselves against. Doesn't seem too bad.

22-05-2007, 12:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tom Wilde Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: London. Posts: 2,750	I see Basildon Boy has swiftly added his mark to the comments section of both the links Alex has put up. Fast work, fella. :roll:

22-05-2007, 12:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
Alex McKee Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gloucester Posts: 6,569	Actually looks like he got there first I didn't see that. Anyway this chap hasn't done anything unpleasant unlike certain past defectors.

22-05-2007, 01:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
Independent UKIP Uber Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 2,142	Excellent news. First of many I hope. And as Lawrence Webb says he is the first ever local councillor for UKIP within London. Hopefully also UKIP candidate for Sutton within the London Assembly elections next year. He topped the poll in Belmont ward & was well ahead of his fellow winning tories by a larger than typical margin. I'll be going to bed a happy man tonight - much happier than Mr Cameron I think.

22-05-2007, 07:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
harryaldridge Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: West Sussex Posts: 1,890	Hopefully more to follow!!

22-05-2007, 08:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
rjt Uber Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Aldershot Posts: 5,173	http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6679005.stm Cameron states that the Grammer school policy is a test of whether the Torys are fit for government, I should imagine that for UKIP supporters this is wondefull news that he is being so confrontational about this.