My Manifesto

I am standing for DC Political because I want the best for Conservative Future and believe my long-standing dedication to CF and the Party plus my experience make me able to deliver. I have been involved in my native SW Surrey since turning 16 and have since been elected Campaigns Officer on the Exeter University branch while having the honour of serving as Surrey’s Area Chairman. Following university, I worked in Parliament for Anne Milton MP and helped her fight & defend the LibDems’ number 1 target seat. I am a member of Conservative Way Forward, the Tax Payers’ Alliance and the Adam Smith Institute, and have campaigned across the country at by-elections – most memorably our fantastic win in Crewe and Nantwich.

None of this matters if I don’t have the ideas or drive that will fashion CF’s future. I am passionate about making the changes that will turn us into the movement we have the potential to be. My three visions for CF are 1) localism; 2) communication; and 3) an end to factionalism and internal bickering. I will go into these in greater detail at hustings but please get in touch if you want answers directly.

Most important is localism; as a firm libertarian, I believe that the best decisions can 9 times out of 10 be made at a local level and this translates to CF. As a former Area Chairman, I understand the importance of having strong, self-sufficient branches and want to lead a CF where branches are able to run themselves and decide when and where they have their campaign days – rather than have this dictated from London – but where support is always provided, whether that be assisting with booking guest speakers or helping to co-ordinate large-scale action days across the area. We know that our biggest upcoming campaign will be fighting the ridiculous, unwanted and unnecessary AV system; as DC Political I will provide support to branches, keep communication clear and concise, but above all I will refrain from presuming I know regions better than their regional chairmen.

One thing that strikes me is the huge resource of talent within CF. I understand the difficulties that many of us face after university in the current job market and believe that bringing business representatives and MPs together with CF members who are looking for employment opportunities, or simply to improve their CVs, would be incredibly beneficial for all; for this reason I will establish the CF Networking Forum. If elected I will work with regional and area chairman to hold regular events – across the country, not just in London – where young, smart CFers can meet those who would benefit from their enthusiasm.

If elected, I will work tirelessly with the new Chairman, DC for Membership, Appointed Officer and Regional Chairmen to ensure that those who feel disenfranchised want to get back involved with their local branches while promoting a positive, efficient and fun CF that we and, as importantly, the party can be proud of.