Thursday, March 15, 2007

Parliamentary Candidate - Final Four

The local Hammersmith Conservative Association has selected the final four candidates for the Parliamentary seat: Anthony Frieze, Shaun Bailey, Helen Grant and Kedra Goodall. The candidate will be chosen at an Open Primary on 29th March – this will be open to all registered voters in the new seat of Hammersmith.
To register for the Open Primary contact:
Hammersmith Conservative Association - 020 7385 1002
Each candidate comments below:
Shaun Bailey
I lived in Hammersmith & Fulham for 15 years when I was growing up and attended Henry Compton School. I now run a charity working with the situations facing young people today, such as poor education and anti-social behaviour, and have a proven track record with how to tackle these issues. My priorities include good local amenities, safer streets, good policing, business investment and youth development.”

Anthony Frieze
I live in Hammersmith with my wife, Susannah and my two young children, Adelaide and Winston. I believe in giving greater powers back to local councils and not centralising more in the hands of Ken Livingstone and TfL. I strongly support the new council’s agenda for lower council tax and value-for-money services.”
Note - Anthony Frieze is Chairman of ABG Conservatives and a long-term supporter of the efforts to win the Council in 2006.

Kedra Goodall
I believe in lower taxes, such as the three per cent reduction in council tax in Hammersmith and a strong business economy. Unfortunately, here it’s under threat from Labour’s extended congestion charge. But I believe an MP should be interested in more than policies. An MP should acts as a voice for everyone, regardless of political views, suing their power to ensure their residents get a fair deal.”

Helen Grant
I am a businesswoman and a solicitor, and married with two teenage children. I believe I have the broad appeal, the determination and resources necessary to win this seat together with the skills and experience required to care for Hammersmith constituents. My priorities include tackling crime, preserving our NHS, improving public transport, further reducing council tax and campaigning against the tram scheme and congestion charge.”

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