Party Chairman Campaigns in By Election

Let me tell you how it’s gonna be
You’re gonna cast your votes for me. (with apologies to Buddy Holly)

8th February 2007 sees the most significant by-election in recent history for Bedworth, Warwickshire. A Conservative victory in the Bede Ward will bring about a ‘hung’ Council in an area previously considered to be solid Labour territory.

Damon Brown, the Conservative candidate, a newcomer to the Party having joined since the last General Election, is fighting a vigorous, positive campaign based on local issues. Francis Maude, Party Chairman and formerly the MP for the constituency that includes Bedworth, took time out of his busy schedule to launch Damon’s campaign yesterday.
Thanking Francis, Damon said ‘This by-election has come about at short notice and we are determined to put in maximum effort to win. Francis’s visit will generate great publicity, which can only help get our message across.