Matt O'Connor Declines UKIP Invitation

Anthony Butcher · 16-05-2008, 02:03 PM

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O’Connor, 41 from Winchester in Hampshire, said that whilst he had been approached by Nigel Farage the leader of UKIP following his resignation from the London Mayoral elections, he had declined any involvement with them.

You can read the full release from a couple of days ago here:
http://www.democracyforum.co.uk/free-england-party/49865-o-connor-declines-ukip-invitation.html

This doesn't seem to have been discussed in the UKIP section at all.

Assuming that O'Connor isn't lying, do people think that Farage trying to bring him into UKIP was sensible, especially after all the accusations of alcoholism and going missing for days on end?

Aardvark · 16-05-2008, 02:10 PM

It seems an odd choice of person to recruit, but O'Connor has a track record of gaining publicity. As publicity seems to be the sole objective of UKIP's leadership it might be part of the strategy. Perhaps O'Connor will be invited to stand for UKIP in Henley.

Ea of Dune · 16-05-2008, 02:30 PM

I think UKIP should keep him at arms length to be honest, from everything I have read about him on this forum he's not the kind of person I'd want as my MP.

Ea of dune

Westcountryman · 16-05-2008, 02:31 PM

I'm still doubtful about the validity of the statement to be honest.

kiwi ukipper · 16-05-2008, 03:23 PM

Best to keep him well away I think. If a party as small as the EDs wouldn't have him (back), then why would a more mainstream party like UKIP want him?

Besides, his falling out with the EDs and his impending announcement of a new party really shows he has to be the leader of his own group, even if it is just him in the party!

Carl Gustaf Wrangel · 16-05-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Aardvark

It seems an odd choice of person to recruit, but O'Connor has a track record of gaining publicity. As publicity seems to be the sole objective of UKIP's leadership it might be part of the strategy. Perhaps O'Connor will be invited to stand for UKIP in Henley.

It would certainly be an interesting campain if he was - in fact, I can't think of anyone who would get more publicity than Matt

C-G W

Richard Allen · 16-05-2008, 05:08 PM

I wouldn't believe O'Connor if he said that the grass was green and neither should anyone else.

16-05-2008, 02:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Aardvark Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oxonia Posts: 3,522	It seems an odd choice of person to recruit, but O'Connor has a track record of gaining publicity. As publicity seems to be the sole objective of UKIP's leadership it might be part of the strategy. Perhaps O'Connor will be invited to stand for UKIP in Henley. __________________ 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

16-05-2008, 02:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Westcountryman Uber Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Westcountry. Posts: 5,922 Party: None	I'm still doubtful about the validity of the statement to be honest. __________________ Manus haec inimica tyrannis ense petit placidam sub libertate quietam - "This hand of mine, which is hostile to tyrants, seeks by the sword quiet peace under liberty."

16-05-2008, 03:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
kiwi ukipper Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 68	Best to keep him well away I think. If a party as small as the EDs wouldn't have him (back), then why would a more mainstream party like UKIP want him? Besides, his falling out with the EDs and his impending announcement of a new party really shows he has to be the leader of his own group, even if it is just him in the party! __________________ "The socialist goal of equality can only be achieved when we all have nothing" Former ACT Party leader, Hon Richard Prebble.

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16-05-2008, 02:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ea of Dune Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hell Posts: 1,008	I think UKIP should keep him at arms length to be honest, from everything I have read about him on this forum he's not the kind of person I'd want as my MP. Ea of dune

16-05-2008, 05:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Richard Allen Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 550	I wouldn't believe O'Connor if he said that the grass was green and neither should anyone else.