News: Eastern Counties Hustings

Legin · 16-07-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Heaver

I couldn't disagree more. If UKIP had the most MEP's of any British political Party, the EU issue would become far, FAR more urgent in the UK and would certainly be major news going into the General Election next year. Our media coverage would also become far larger (a much increased presence on Question Time etc.). Personally if we came top in the European Elections, I could see us getting up to about 5 or 6 MP's in the aftermath in 2010.

Keep dreaming Michael

SponPlague · 16-07-2008, 02:39 PM

I can see us saving lots more deposits, but not doing well under FPTP - unless people start to think to we can win under FPTP, which they don't.

HULKMAN · 16-07-2008, 02:45 PM

I now feel UKIP reached the height of its support in 2004. I think we will either return to pre-2004 levels or lose the lot. The increase in support for Cameron and the rise of the BNP could finish UKIP.

HULKMAN · 16-07-2008, 02:46 PM

I would love to be at the next hustings! I think both Gulleford and Bannerman will face some tough questions.

Legin · 16-07-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by HULKMAN

I now feel UKIP reached the height of its support in 2004. I think we will either return to pre-2004 levels or lose the lot. The increase in support for Cameron and the rise of the BNP could finish UKIP.

Now that is positive thinking Hulkman!!

mrabody · 16-07-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SponPlague

I can see us saving lots more deposits, but not doing well under FPTP - unless people start to think to we can win under FPTP, which they don't.

There are a huge number of factors that contribute to whether or not we can win Westminster seats under FPTP. Whether people think we can or not isn't one of them - it is a symptom of other factors that are much more important. For example - if people don't know who we are why would they vote for us? If they never hear from us except at a general election why will they vote for us? If they have never voted for us in local elections because we haven't stood in any why will they support in a parliamentary election? If we don't speak about those issues that they care most about (Europe ain't one of them) why would they vote for us. If voters know who their candidate is, know what UKIP stands for, have elected UKIP councillors, and agree with UKIPs message on a variety of domestic issues, they'll be more inclined to vote for us.

The Lib Dems get people elected despite that fact that they are long odds to form a government. It's because they are present, and present an alternative to the other two big parties.

Legin · 17-07-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by HULKMAN

I would love to be at the next hustings! I think both Gulleford and Bannerman will face some tough questions.

Police investigate MEP claim
17 July 2008 | 06:34

RUSSELL CLAYDON
AN EAST of England Euro MP last night said he had “nothing to hide” after it emerged a member of his own party had complained to police about alleged “financial irregularities”.

Jeffrey Titford, a former leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), was reported to Essex Police after allegations were made against him and his political advisor, Stuart Gulleford.

The pair are now under investigation by police, but they and UKIP have both dismissed the allegations.

g hall · 17-07-2008, 10:17 AM

Legin have you a source for your post please ?

Legin · 17-07-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by g hall

Legin have you a source for your post please ?

Yes, The East Anglian Daily Times!

g hall · 17-07-2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Legin

Yes, The East Anglian Daily Times!

Many thanks ..

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16-07-2008, 02:39 PM	#22 (permalink)
SponPlague Uber Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Zurich Posts: 3,395	I can see us saving lots more deposits, but not doing well under FPTP - unless people start to think to we can win under FPTP, which they don't.

16-07-2008, 02:45 PM	#23 (permalink)
HULKMAN Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 92	I now feel UKIP reached the height of its support in 2004. I think we will either return to pre-2004 levels or lose the lot. The increase in support for Cameron and the rise of the BNP could finish UKIP.

16-07-2008, 02:46 PM	#24 (permalink)
HULKMAN Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 92	I would love to be at the next hustings! I think both Gulleford and Bannerman will face some tough questions.