The phrase “The World’s Gone Mad” is often overused but on this occasion, I can’t think what else to say. The story below was sent to me in a recent e-mail and I thought I would share it with you. If you, like me, think this is utter madness please do sign the petition by following the link at the bottom.
The world-famous Red Arrows have been banned from appearing at the 2012 London Olympics because they are deemed "too British".
Organisers of the event say that the Arrows military background might be "offensive" to other countries taking part in the Games. The display team have performed at more than 4000 events worldwide, but the Department of Culture, Media and Sport have deemed the display team "too militaristically British". Red Arrows pilots were said to be "outraged", as they had hoped to put on a truly world class display for the Games, something which had never been seen before. Being axed from a British-based event for being "too British" is an insult - the Arrows are a symbol of Britain.
The Red Arrows have been excellent ambassadors for British overseas trade, as they display their British-built Hawk aircraft all over the world.
The Arrows performed a short flypast in 2005 when the winning bid was announced, but their flypast at the Games was to have been truly spectacular.
It is to be hoped that common sense prevails.
If you disagree with this decision, sign the petition on the link
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/?ref=redArrows2012
Wednesday 30 January 2008
Tuesday 8 January 2008
It's always good to talk!
Last Friday night, I was fortunate enough to have been asked by my good friend Vicky Ford to stand in for her as the speaker at Wickford & Rayleigh Conservative Association Supper Club.
Vicky was unfortunately unavailable due to other commitments, and I was delighted to be able to help out.
I was especially pleased, as Wickford & Rayleigh is one of South Basildon & East Thurrocks neighbouring constituencies and I hope to work closely with them once I am elected as a Member of Parliament.
The supper club was very well attended for a wet evening in early January and I was pleased to be able to speak to nearly 60 people.
During the evening we talked about the election that never was, the hopes and fears of the people of Britain and the likelihood of an election in the near future.
We also talked about what a successful year 2007 had been for the Conservative and how 2008 look set to be even better.
One issue of particular concern was the way in which the Government has failed to live up to its manifesto promise to hold a referendum on the new EU Treaty and how the Government and Mr Brown had betrayed the British people.
Despite the serious nature of the discussion, it was a very enjoyable evening and I look forward to addressing the club again once I am elected.
Vicky was unfortunately unavailable due to other commitments, and I was delighted to be able to help out.
I was especially pleased, as Wickford & Rayleigh is one of South Basildon & East Thurrocks neighbouring constituencies and I hope to work closely with them once I am elected as a Member of Parliament.
The supper club was very well attended for a wet evening in early January and I was pleased to be able to speak to nearly 60 people.
During the evening we talked about the election that never was, the hopes and fears of the people of Britain and the likelihood of an election in the near future.
We also talked about what a successful year 2007 had been for the Conservative and how 2008 look set to be even better.
One issue of particular concern was the way in which the Government has failed to live up to its manifesto promise to hold a referendum on the new EU Treaty and how the Government and Mr Brown had betrayed the British people.
Despite the serious nature of the discussion, it was a very enjoyable evening and I look forward to addressing the club again once I am elected.
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