Avery early start, lots done already, visiting grandparents' graves later, meetings, determined to cross lots off 'to do' list!
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2 hours 8 min ago
I am happy to endorse David Gold as the Member of Parliament for Eltham. He would make an excellent Member of Parliament and would help restore trust in politics.
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Time for a stronger voice for Eltham
Things can only get better...
Everywhere I go in the constituency people of all ages and backgrounds tell me they're not interested in class war or a Punch & Judy show. They want change. After all the promises and new dawns and re-launches and endless legislation they want honesty in politics.
People don't feel safe, people are anxious about cuts to hospital services, about education cuts and pensions, about public transport and unemployment - especially for the young. If elected I will work each and every day for solutions to these problems; I will stand up for this community and I will speak up for the hard working decent majority. There can be no miracles, nor overnight cures. But I will not allow this corner of South East London to be forgotten if I am your MP. And with my colleagues on Greenwich Council, I will work hard to ensure that Eltham receives the recognition it deserves as an equal part of the (soon to be) Royal Borough of Greenwich.
David Gold
The choice at the election is simple: do you want another 5 years of Gordon Brown in Downing Street or would you like David Cameron to take charge of fixing our social and economic problems?
About David Gold
David is the Conservative Party candidate for the Eltham constituency, chosen by the public to contest the seat at the next election. As a local resident he is regularly seen around the constituency, whether knocking on doors, attending meetings with residents, or championing local causes.
David believes his job is to stand up for the responsible majority, for people who contribute to society, who work hard and do the right thing. He is always pleased to hear from residents, whatever their politics.
Eltham deserves better. Eltham deserves a stronger voice. Eltham deserves someone who will stand up for the people who live here. Only David Gold, the Conservative Party Parliamentary Candidate can provide that stronger voice.
Canvassing on a sunny day...
Sat, 23/05/2009 - 17:07 — David
...and although the doorstep questions continued to be dominated by MPs' expenses, most people were pleased to hear what the Conservatives plan to do to mend Britain's broken society and broken economy, as well as repairing our broken political system at Westminster.
A selection of comments from people I spoke to between 10am and 4.40pm today:
- They're all the same, I won't vote for anyone
- Clive Efford's useless, I've emailed him six times and spoken to someone in his office but he hasn't helped me. I won't be voting Labour again.
- I like David Cameron but how do I know you'll do what you say? I'll read what you've said here and make my mind up.
- The sooner the better. I'll be voting for you, don't worry about that!
- I'm a postman and our chief executive had a 700K bonus while telling us he needs to make savings. No wonder MPs are taking everything they can get if they can get away with it!
- My main worry is crime. Next door was broken into a few weeks ago, but the police haven't got the resources to tackle burglary.
- the football's on, you couldn't have called at a worse time, but I'll take a leaflet...
So all in all, an average Saturday! In all, we called at around 400 homes. Most of those we spoke to seemed grateful that we made the effort. It will be hard winning back people's trust in politicians, but it all starts with hard graft.
Listening to Coldharbour & New Eltham
Mon, 27/04/2009 - 07:50 — DavidI was joined by the Shadow Minister for Communities, Stewart Jackson MP this Saturday as I visited hundreds of homes in Coldharbour & New Eltham with local councillors. It was interesting to see that despite not meeting anyone owning up to being paid over £100,000 just about everyone agreed the Budget delivered by Mr Darling was a wasted opportunity and a return to the bad old days of Labour mismanagement.
I am pleased to announce that local residents have another opportunity to meet me and their local ward councillors on Thursday 7 May from 6.30-8.30pm at our special Neighbourhood Evening. It will be held at St Albans Church, William Barefoot Drive and the local police will attend, so it's a chance to feed back to them also.
No need to book in advance, just turn up and have a cup of tea. We'd love to see you.
