The more one thinks about it, the more problematic it becomes.
Plus: Marion Little carries can for CCHQ – and many agents of all parties will think: “there but for the grace of God go I.” And: Am I creepy?
There are some differences, which merit examination – but the overall findings are in agreement.
Downing Street appealed to begrudging practicality – but the number of members who dislike the deal but are willing to settle for it is essentially static.
Over half of party members favour ‘No Deal’ as their first preference, and more than seven in ten believe defeat on Tuesday means it time to go.
And No Deal is now activists’ most favoured option of all. Views are hardening as the endgame looms into sight.
Many Conservative Associations will not even take receipt of the boxes. And CCHQ will not say how much money it has spent on the campaign.
“No-one had a pop at her”, I’m told – but equally her answers don’t seem to have won round the assembled Association officers.
We must bind up our wounds and work together again as one.
Numbers applying for target seats are down across the board. At least one Tory association has refused to shortlist, and demanded applications be reopened.
Sitting councillors and aspirant candidates alike have been irritated and offended by the new process.
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The excuse is always that there aren’t enough beds in other places. How come Labour goes to Brighton, then?
I am deeply disappointed by the path that the Prime Minister has chosen. It seems to be the very opposite of what the British people voted for.