Bob Piper has been a Labour Councillor for the Abbey
Ward in Sandwell, West Midlands, for nine years. He is a lifelong supporter of Aston Villa Football Club and a follower of Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
The views expressed here are mine in a personal capacity, not those of the Labour Party, Sandwell MBC, Aston Villa or Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Get it! Mine... just mine!
‘Old’ Conservatives love meeting in cold church halls, seedy Conservative Clubs or dingy offices. It’s their brand values. This puts off women and smart people from joining. We are the beautiful people now. We meet in pleasant cafés and modern conference facilities. As far as possible, get the oldies into these environments. Good luck.
We are the beautiful people now!!! Does anybody (particular Tories) actually think like that? If they do, would they be daft enough to write it down? The final word of advice from Bri is,
"If someone abuses you, put down your leaflets and go home. It’s a powerful way to send the message that things must change."
OK. So, if a Tory canvasser knocks your door... (not that the Tories have canvassed around here for about 15 years - must be 'Old Tories' or can't find a pleasant café or modern conference facility to meet up in) tell them to sod off and with a bit of luck... they will!
March 19, 2007 3:24 PM | permalink
Only 9 days late. Getting better!