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Sunday, 30 November, 2008 
Letter in the Cambridge Evening News: I AM instructed by Alistair Darling that I should go out and spend because he cut VAT on Monday. 27th November
Sunday, 16 November, 2008
A lovely Christmas lights switch on in the city. Together with Stacey and the new baby, we visited the stalls, watched the procession and cheered the countdown. Afterwards we walked home, stopping for a tasty bratwurst and mulled wine at the skating rink. Cambridge can be a super city to live in, and this was one of those days. Thanks to everyone who made today possible - including the council, the Cambridge News and Q103. Richard Normington
Saturday, 15 November, 2008
With the clock ticking down Gordon Brown’s time as Prime Minister, we should be aware of his scortched earth option – to borrow or print money while increasing spending on special interest groups, political allies and marginal seats. For him, this only needs to work until election day. For us, the effects would be felt for a very long time. Unfunded borrowing adds to the national debt, the repayment charges become more expensive, the costs pile on for future years and the economy pays for it by being stifled by taxes for years to come.
Instead, we propose:
Economic responsibility:
Fully funded tax cuts, not unfunded "tax cons" from Labour:
A 2-year council tax freeze, paid for by cutting back on government advertising and consultancy fees:
£2.6 billion of tax breaks would be given to employers in total – and this would be paid for using the money saved on welfare payments. The scheme would create new jobs, boost the economy and reduce the damaging social costs associated with unemployment. As it would be funded from lower spending on unemployment benefits, it would be revenue neutral overall for the Government.
Also see http://www.order-order.com/2008/11/gavyn-davies-advocates-mugabinomics.html
Monday, 10 November, 2008
‘The origin of the subprime debacle was the well-intended affordable housing legislation passed under the Clinton administration that enjoined the banks, under pain of sanction, to lend to previously unqualified mortgage applicants’
Wednesday, 05 November, 2008
On 4th November Americans voted for Barack Obama to be the next president. He represented hope for a fresh, brighter future over the past experience offered by John McCain. Elections are about deciding who people want to lead their country for the coming years, and not just a referendum on past performance. With Labour's record, and the Conservative agenda for a better Britain, these are two powerful reasons why Gordon Brown has the most to fear from the Illinois senator’s success.
Richard Normington
The Labour Government has sold 395 tonnes of gold since July 1999. The sales raised £1.9billion. At today's prices those sales would have been worth £5.7billion. Under Gordon Brown's direction, this decision has lost the country more money than it did on 'Back Wednesday' in 1992 when the pound left the European Exchange Rate Mechanism. At least Black Wednesday had the silver lining of ensuring that we never join the euro. There is nothing to redeem Brown's Golden Botch. (as noted in today's Daily Mail and Conservative Home) Richard Normington
Tuesday, 04 November, 2008
This letter from Councillor Chris Howell was published in today's Cambridge News:
See some of Cllr Howell's blog posts on identity cards.
Monday, 03 November, 2008
An official Labour Party Job advertisement says Cambridge is turning into a three way General Election contest.
“Cambridge is a demanding but rewarding challenge. It is now becoming a 3 way marginal!”
The advertisement for a Labour campaign organiser is a long-awaited admission that the Conservative surge in the City is turning into a three-way fight for the General Election. Parliamentary Spokesman Richard Normington commented,
“This advert is a reality-check for the local parties of ‘Boom to Bust’ Brown and ‘Calamity’ Clegg who try unsuccessfully to paint the Conservatives out of the election picture.”
“We are the only major party to make successive gains in share of the vote across the city since 2005."
“Today, Conservatives are the only realistic alternative to Labour nationally, and to the tired and out-of-touch Lib Dems in the Guildhall."
Contact:
Tel: 01223 750 095
Mob : 07 929 000 582
e-mail: Richard@richard4cambridge.com
Notes for Editors:
Cambridge had a Labour MP from 1992 to 2005 and for many years Labour controlled the City Council. The aims of the local party are to put in place the resource to win the next Parliamentary Election, work towards winning back control of the City Council, and make gains in all other local and European elections.
Cambridge Labour Party has employed an organiser for many years and this position has been funded almost completely by local fundraising and a Guaranteed Income Scheme. The position has arisen through internal Labour Party promotion. The Opportunity Cambridge is currently seen by the Labour Party as a Strategically Important Seat and as such has the opportunity to get additional support from neighbouring CLPs. Extra support and training opportunities are also afforded by the Eastern Region office of the Labour Party. The commitment of the local Cambridge Party is demonstrated by the fact that it employs an Organiser and maintains a busy Party office within the city. Cambridge is a demanding but rewarding challenge. It is now becoming a 3 way marginal! You will play a critical role in winning it back for Labour. Skills Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an up to date approach to political campaigning. They will need to be able to motivate volunteers to maximise the effectiveness of the Campaign Team. Applying Closing Date: 14th November 2008. Interviews will be Saturday 22nd November. Please email your CV and a covering letter to: Mike Sargeant, Secretary Cambridge Labour Party: mikesargeant@ntlworld.com. [emphasis added]
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