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Duo to battle it out for Tory candidacy
THE Conservative battle to succeed Sir John Butterfill as MP for Bournemouth West has been whittled down from 150 hopefuls to one man and one woman.
From a shortlist of six, party activists last night voted to send Mike Greene and Rebecca Harris to an open primary next Thursday, which will decide between the two of them.
Mr Greene, 44, lives on the West Cliff and is a councillor in Camden where he holds the environment portfolio.
He is a former managing director of the Royal Bank of Canada in London and Singapore and his wife Nicola is a Bournemouth councillor.
Rebecca Harris, 40, worked in publishing, then later for the Conservative Research Department and as a special adviser helping to put together party policies on health, education and transport at the last election.
The final stage in the process is the open primary which is being held on July 10 at the Queens Hotel in Bournemouth.
All electors in the constituency who register with the Conservatives will be able to attend and vote at what is effectively a public meeting, even if they are not party members.
The candidates will explain why they should be selected as the prospective parliamentary candidate and answer questions. Between now and then they will both campaign in the constituency.
Veteran backbencher Sir John has represented Bournemouth West at Westminster for 25 years and is stepping down at the next election.
Anyone wishing to attend the primary should email office@bournemouthwest conservatives.com or write to BWCA at 135 Hankinson Road, Bournemouth by noon on Wednesday.
5:43am Thursday 3rd July 2008
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CommentPosted by: In Absentia, Bournemouth on 9:40am Thu 3 Jul 08
It does'nt really matter who wins. The Tories could put a gorilla out with a blue rosette on and it'd still get voted in.
It does'nt really matter who wins. The Tories could put a gorilla out with a blue rosette on and it'd still get voted in.
Posted by: laurie marsh, australia on 10:15am Thu 3 Jul 08
In Absentia,
It always used to be said that a conservative sack of spuds would would get voted in in B'mth West.
It is good to see that the quality of the candidate has improved!
I think!
In Absentia,
It always used to be said that a conservative sack of spuds would would get voted in in B'mth West.
It is good to see that the quality of the candidate has improved!
I think!
Posted by: Kenneth Gray, poole on 10:24am Thu 3 Jul 08
Mr Greene is a Councillor in Camden therefore surely he lives in Camden not Bournemouth?
''Mr Greene, 44, lives on the West Cliff and is a councillor in Camden where he holds the environment portfolio''
Mr Greene is a Councillor in Camden therefore surely he lives in Camden not Bournemouth?
''Mr Greene, 44, lives on the West Cliff and is a councillor in Camden where he holds the environment portfolio''
Posted by: Richard, Bournemouth on 1:02pm Thu 3 Jul 08
Blimey "former managing director of the Royal Bank of Canada in London and Singapore"... is there a chance that we might have someone in Parliament who actually knows something about how the banking sector works understands the mess we are in?
Blimey "former managing director of the Royal Bank of Canada in London and Singapore"... is there a chance that we might have someone in Parliament who actually knows something about how the banking sector works understands the mess we are in?
Posted by: John, Poole on 5:27pm Thu 3 Jul 08
[quote]Mr Greene, 44, lives on the West Cliff and is a councillor in Camden where he holds the environment portfolio.[/quote]
VOTE BLUE GET GREENE.
Should be very representative of Bournemouth West's electorate if they elect him!!
At least with his 2 homes at present, he should not need any advice about claiming his second home expenses from Sir John Butterfill or his Kitchen Cabinet!
Mr Greene, 44, lives on the West Cliff and is a councillor in Camden where he holds the environment portfolio.
VOTE BLUE GET GREENE.
Should be very representative of Bournemouth West's electorate if they elect him!!
At least with his 2 homes at present, he should not need any advice about claiming his second home expenses from Sir John Butterfill or his Kitchen Cabinet!
Posted by: Rose, Bournemouth on 6:23pm Thu 3 Jul 08
It's a shame a local candidate wasn't selected. Camden is hardly local however one stretches their imagination!
It's a shame a local candidate wasn't selected. Camden is hardly local however one stretches their imagination!
Posted by: In Absentia, Bournemouth on 10:47am Fri 4 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Richard[/bold] wrote:
Blimey "former managing director of the Royal Bank of Canada in London and Singapore"... is there a chance that we might have someone in Parliament who actually knows something about how the banking sector works understands the mess we are in?[/quote] No, it's no guarantee at all. If he was any good, he'd still be there earning far more than he ever will as an MP.
Richard wrote:
Blimey "former managing director of the Royal Bank of Canada in London and Singapore"... is there a chance that we might have someone in Parliament who actually knows something about how the banking sector works understands the mess we are in?
No, it's no guarantee at all. If he was any good, he'd still be there earning far more than he ever will as an MP.
Posted by: laurie marsh, australia on 12:13pm Fri 4 Jul 08
RE:- Wannabe M.Ps.
I wonder if any of them have noticed that any story involving travellers invokes an immediate (hostile) reaction from the whole community?
It is also noticable that the local "champions of free speech" (e.g The Echo), immediately shut down the site!
Maybe there is a message there somewhere!
The message might be that the people want some action!
RE:- Wannabe M.Ps.
I wonder if any of them have noticed that any story involving travellers invokes an immediate (hostile) reaction from the whole community?
It is also noticable that the local "champions of free speech" (e.g The Echo), immediately shut down the site!
Maybe there is a message there somewhere!
The message might be that the people want some action!
Posted by: HeathHog, Camden, London on 3:11pm Fri 4 Jul 08
Greeting from Camden, London to the Bournemouth Tories,
Please vote for Mike Greene, our "absentee" executive councillor, since you will be doing us a great favour. As the Executive Chair for Environment, Mr. Greene has a bit of the anti-Midas touch.
Your selection of him will allow the LibDem/Tory alliance to make a much needed new appointment. Also, it will allow Mr. Greene a free meal ticket in Westminister representing his own interests and not those his constituents. Next Thursday, you have the chance to make Camden a happier borough of London. Grab the nettle and vote for the Mike!!!!
Greeting from Camden, London to the Bournemouth Tories,
Please vote for Mike Greene, our "absentee" executive councillor, since you will be doing us a great favour. As the Executive Chair for Environment, Mr. Greene has a bit of the anti-Midas touch.
Your selection of him will allow the LibDem/Tory alliance to make a much needed new appointment. Also, it will allow Mr. Greene a free meal ticket in Westminister representing his own interests and not those his constituents. Next Thursday, you have the chance to make Camden a happier borough of London. Grab the nettle and vote for the Mike!!!!
Posted by: John, Poole on 4:49pm Fri 4 Jul 08
[quote][bold]laurie marsh[/bold] wrote:
RE:- Wannabe M.Ps. I wonder if any of them have noticed that any story involving travellers invokes an immediate (hostile) reaction from the whole community? It is also noticable that the local "champions of free speech" (e.g The Echo), immediately shut down the site! Maybe there is a message there somewhere! The message might be that the people want some action![/quote] The message could also be that Bournemouth West does not want a traveller from Camden as its next MP!
The Echo already has one Tory roving MP in Bournemouth East. So, as they can never say NO TO BIAS, perhaps a travelling MP in Bournemouth West may not be given such Freedom of the Local Press!Then again, perhaps the local electorate may not be taken in by Dave Cameron's Pledges!
laurie marsh wrote:
RE:- Wannabe M.Ps. I wonder if any of them have noticed that any story involving travellers invokes an immediate (hostile) reaction from the whole community? It is also noticable that the local "champions of free speech" (e.g The Echo), immediately shut down the site! Maybe there is a message there somewhere! The message might be that the people want some action!
The message could also be that Bournemouth West does not want a traveller from Camden as its next MP!
The Echo already has one Tory roving MP in Bournemouth East. So, as they can never say NO TO BIAS, perhaps a travelling MP in Bournemouth West may not be given such Freedom of the Local Press!Then again, perhaps the local electorate may not be taken in by Dave Cameron's Pledges!
Posted by: PETE WOODLEY on 6:02pm Fri 4 Jul 08
We do not want a outsider at all,especially m,greene if he isnt wanted in camden,no wonder he comes down here.Is he still drawing expenses in camden ?.This stinks,of who knows who,as Heathog says he will be looking after other interests not ours.Come on B.W.C.A. this man is NOT wanted,and will lose you the seat.
We do not want a outsider at all,especially m,greene if he isnt wanted in camden,no wonder he comes down here.Is he still drawing expenses in camden ?.This stinks,of who knows who,as Heathog says he will be looking after other interests not ours.Come on B.W.C.A. this man is NOT wanted,and will lose you the seat.
Posted by: fiona, Bournemouth on 11:13pm Sat 5 Jul 08
Take no notice of Mr Woodley
At least Mike has local connections his wife is a Bournemouth councillor and he went to school in Bournemouth
Take no notice of Mr Woodley
At least Mike has local connections his wife is a Bournemouth councillor and he went to school in Bournemouth
Posted by: PETE WOODLEY on 10:09am Sun 6 Jul 08
[quote][bold]fiona[/bold] wrote:
Take no notice of Mr Woodley
At least Mike has local connections his wife is a Bournemouth councillor and he went to school in Bournemouth
[/quote] MIKE GREENE.This is the type of tory,you wish to associate with is it,for your benefit,when Sir John was selected i was on selection committee and executive.She fiona has upset many on this site especially good councillors like anne rey and ron whittaker,and is bitter about women not getting chosen.To have a personal go at me and try to stop me exercising my right to reply,will lose any candidate votes,especially if she appears to be closely connected to your wife or yourself,DO YOU SUPPORT HER COMMENT.
fiona wrote:
Take no notice of Mr Woodley
At least Mike has local connections his wife is a Bournemouth councillor and he went to school in Bournemouth
MIKE GREENE.This is the type of tory,you wish to associate with is it,for your benefit,when Sir John was selected i was on selection committee and executive.She fiona has upset many on this site especially good councillors like anne rey and ron whittaker,and is bitter about women not getting chosen.To have a personal go at me and try to stop me exercising my right to reply,will lose any candidate votes,especially if she appears to be closely connected to your wife or yourself,DO YOU SUPPORT HER COMMENT.
Posted by: fiona, Bournemouth on 10:11am Sun 6 Jul 08
Good grief
Give it a rest Mr Woodley
Good grief
Give it a rest Mr Woodley
Posted by: PETE WOODLEY on 11:28am Sun 6 Jul 08
[quote][bold]fiona[/bold] wrote:
Good grief
Give it a rest Mr Woodley[/quote] YOU started it AGAIN,when i make a comment,(without mentioning you),you come back being personal,you obviously have a problem with me complaning about you to the N.H.S.and are bitter not being chosen for M.P.You make personal attacks on two respected councillors,and think you can say what you like,if you give hassle expect it back and a lot more to come.
fiona wrote:
Good grief
Give it a rest Mr Woodley
YOU started it AGAIN,when i make a comment,(without mentioning you),you come back being personal,you obviously have a problem with me complaning about you to the N.H.S.and are bitter not being chosen for M.P.You make personal attacks on two respected councillors,and think you can say what you like,if you give hassle expect it back and a lot more to come.
Posted by: Kenneth Gray, poole on 12:33pm Sun 6 Jul 08
There were no 'personal' attack' on Cllrs Rey and Whittaker?
Please stop posting your nonsense
There were no 'personal' attack' on Cllrs Rey and Whittaker?
Please stop posting your nonsense
Posted by: PETE WOODLEY on 12:45pm Sun 6 Jul 08
You obviously have NOT read the comments made by Fiona, against the two councillors,as they were withdrawn by the echo,so ITS YOU who are talking nonsense and should apoligise,but only real men do that.
You obviously have NOT read the comments made by Fiona, against the two councillors,as they were withdrawn by the echo,so ITS YOU who are talking nonsense and should apoligise,but only real men do that.
Posted by: Kenneth Gray, poole on 12:47pm Sun 6 Jul 08
There were NO comments
You are vexatious
There were NO comments
You are vexatious
Posted by: PETE WOODLEY on 12:54pm Sun 6 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Kenneth Gray[/bold] wrote:
There were NO comments
You are vexatious[/quote] You are absolutely wrong,and have not got the manners to apoligise Anne and Ron know different,so stop lying on this site,you obviously have reading problems the Echo are also aware of the comments thats why they were removed.If you missed them thats your problem.
Kenneth Gray wrote:
There were NO comments
You are vexatious
You are absolutely wrong,and have not got the manners to apoligise Anne and Ron know different,so stop lying on this site,you obviously have reading problems the Echo are also aware of the comments thats why they were removed.If you missed them thats your problem.
Posted by: laurie marsh, australia on 1:01pm Sun 6 Jul 08
I thought that wimbledon was on another channel?
Whose serve is it, I have lost count!
I thought that wimbledon was on another channel?
Whose serve is it, I have lost count!
Posted by: PETE WOODLEY on 1:14pm Sun 6 Jul 08
[quote][bold]laurie marsh[/bold] wrote:
I thought that wimbledon was on another channel?
Whose serve is it, I have lost count!
[/quote] Why Laurie do some of them who have a go at me,not get their facts right,fiona had several very unfair digs at anne and ron,and the echo quite rightly took them off,this "man" obviously didnt see them,and cant accept it,so has to make an attack himself,he obviously has a connection with fiona,who is upset by not getting anywhere herself,so resort to attacking anyones comments,thats Mugabes style of ruling,i cant believe how vicious they get,i may now start putting leaflets out in Fionas area,and see how she likes criticism.She has made me a target and at my age, and with what voluntary work i have done,i can not sit down and be quiet.
laurie marsh wrote:
I thought that wimbledon was on another channel?
Whose serve is it, I have lost count!
Why Laurie do some of them who have a go at me,not get their facts right,fiona had several very unfair digs at anne and ron,and the echo quite rightly took them off,this "man" obviously didnt see them,and cant accept it,so has to make an attack himself,he obviously has a connection with fiona,who is upset by not getting anywhere herself,so resort to attacking anyones comments,thats Mugabes style of ruling,i cant believe how vicious they get,i may now start putting leaflets out in Fionas area,and see how she likes criticism.She has made me a target and at my age, and with what voluntary work i have done,i can not sit down and be quiet.
Posted by: laurie marsh, australia on 1:52pm Sun 6 Jul 08
If you take a step back and take a look at what you have both written you will see that you are both very passionate people who believe in what you stand for.
This is what makes the country that I grew up in so great!
So, keep going for each others throats, one of you will lose, no one will die!
Apart from old age of course, (I will race you!).
If you take a step back and take a look at what you have both written you will see that you are both very passionate people who believe in what you stand for.
This is what makes the country that I grew up in so great!
So, keep going for each others throats, one of you will lose, no one will die!
Apart from old age of course, (I will race you!).
Posted by: PETE WOODLEY on 2:29pm Sun 6 Jul 08
[quote][bold]laurie marsh[/bold] wrote:
If you take a step back and take a look at what you have both written you will see that you are both very passionate people who believe in what you stand for.
This is what makes the country that I grew up in so great!
So, keep going for each others throats, one of you will lose, no one will die!
Apart from old age of course, (I will race you!).[/quote] I am glad you mentioned old age,i am 74 in oct,fiona is 41,i would not, if i was 41 make attacks on someone 33 years older,it shows callousness and insensive behaviour from someone who should know better as a nhs governor,definitely not suitable for the position,thinks too much of herself,thats why i consider myself to be a better person. and as she wants to continue her bullying attitude i am going to take other measures,which i am sure she will not like.I am a fighter and as health is very poor have nothing to lose.
laurie marsh wrote:
If you take a step back and take a look at what you have both written you will see that you are both very passionate people who believe in what you stand for.
This is what makes the country that I grew up in so great!
So, keep going for each others throats, one of you will lose, no one will die!
Apart from old age of course, (I will race you!).
I am glad you mentioned old age,i am 74 in oct,fiona is 41,i would not, if i was 41 make attacks on someone 33 years older,it shows callousness and insensive behaviour from someone who should know better as a nhs governor,definitely not suitable for the position,thinks too much of herself,thats why i consider myself to be a better person. and as she wants to continue her bullying attitude i am going to take other measures,which i am sure she will not like.I am a fighter and as health is very poor have nothing to lose.
Posted by: Rose, Bournemouth on 8:29pm Sun 6 Jul 08
How on earth you've reached 74, Mr Woodley, with your sour disposition, I just don't know! You make Victor Meldrew look like Santa Clause!
How on earth you've reached 74, Mr Woodley, with your sour disposition, I just don't know! You make Victor Meldrew look like Santa Clause!
Posted by: PETE WOODLEY on 8:41pm Sun 6 Jul 08
Tory Rose,most people know me to be different than you think.just shows how ignorant and chilish you are,and are you STILL parking where you like outside schools and in disabled bays,what a nasty person you are,ive met some rough in my time but you beat the lot
Tory Rose,most people know me to be different than you think.just shows how ignorant and chilish you are,and are you STILL parking where you like outside schools and in disabled bays,what a nasty person you are,ive met some rough in my time but you beat the lot
Posted by: omegaman, Bournemouth on 10:31pm Sun 6 Jul 08
[quote][bold]PETE WOODLEY[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]fiona[/bold] wrote: Take no notice of Mr Woodley At least Mike has local connections his wife is a Bournemouth councillor and he went to school in Bournemouth [/quote] MIKE GREENE.This is the type of tory,you wish to associate with is it,for your benefit,when Sir John was selected i was on selection committee and executive.She fiona has upset many on this site especially good councillors like anne rey and ron whittaker,and is bitter about women not getting chosen.To have a personal go at me and try to stop me exercising my right to reply,will lose any candidate votes,especially if she appears to be closely connected to your wife or yourself,DO YOU SUPPORT HER COMMENT.[/quote] Nice to Tories having a go at one another.
PETE WOODLEY wrote:
fiona wrote: Take no notice of Mr Woodley At least Mike has local connections his wife is a Bournemouth councillor and he went to school in Bournemouth
MIKE GREENE.This is the type of tory,you wish to associate with is it,for your benefit,when Sir John was selected i was on selection committee and executive.She fiona has upset many on this site especially good councillors like anne rey and ron whittaker,and is bitter about women not getting chosen.To have a personal go at me and try to stop me exercising my right to reply,will lose any candidate votes,especially if she appears to be closely connected to your wife or yourself,DO YOU SUPPORT HER COMMENT.
Nice to Tories having a go at one another.
Posted by: fiona, Bournemouth on 9:13am Mon 7 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Kenneth Gray[/bold] wrote:
There were no 'personal' attack' on Cllrs Rey and Whittaker? Please stop posting your nonsense [/quote] Thanks Kenneth
Mr Woodley is getting confused
I wrote a 'letter' to the Daily Echo re the travellers and Anne Rey's and Ron Whittaker's comments about the travellers in Muscliffe
I have never written anything on here about Anne and Ron
I respect them as local councillors
Kenneth Gray wrote:
There were no 'personal' attack' on Cllrs Rey and Whittaker? Please stop posting your nonsense
Thanks Kenneth
Mr Woodley is getting confused
I wrote a 'letter' to the Daily Echo re the travellers and Anne Rey's and Ron Whittaker's comments about the travellers in Muscliffe
I have never written anything on here about Anne and Ron
I respect them as local councillors
Posted by: PETE WOODLEY on 10:36am Mon 7 Jul 08
[quote][bold]fiona[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Kenneth Gray[/bold] wrote:
There were no 'personal' attack' on Cllrs Rey and Whittaker? Please stop posting your nonsense [/quote] Thanks Kenneth
Mr Woodley is getting confused
I wrote a 'letter' to the Daily Echo re the travellers and Anne Rey's and Ron Whittaker's comments about the travellers in Muscliffe
I have never written anything on here about Anne and Ron
I respect them as local councillors
[/quote] Another tory who cant tell the whole truth,and admit she criticised them,i did not say on this thread,so you are trying to nitpick.
fiona wrote:
Kenneth Gray wrote:
There were no 'personal' attack' on Cllrs Rey and Whittaker? Please stop posting your nonsense
Thanks Kenneth
Mr Woodley is getting confused
I wrote a 'letter' to the Daily Echo re the travellers and Anne Rey's and Ron Whittaker's comments about the travellers in Muscliffe
I have never written anything on here about Anne and Ron
I respect them as local councillors
Another tory who cant tell the whole truth,and admit she criticised them,i did not say on this thread,so you are trying to nitpick.
Posted by: laurie marsh, australia on 11:25am Mon 7 Jul 08
In case you missed it Nadal won!
In case you missed it Nadal won!
Posted by: PETE WOODLEY on 9:54am Tue 8 Jul 08
[quote][bold]PETE WOODLEY[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]fiona[/bold] wrote:
Take no notice of Mr Woodley
At least Mike has local connections his wife is a Bournemouth councillor and he went to school in Bournemouth
[/quote] MIKE GREENE.This is the type of tory,you wish to associate with is it,for your benefit,when Sir John was selected i was on selection committee and executive.She fiona has upset many on this site especially good councillors like anne rey and ron whittaker,and is bitter about women not getting chosen.To have a personal go at me and try to stop me exercising my right to reply,will lose any candidate votes,especially if she appears to be closely connected to your wife or yourself,DO YOU SUPPORT HER COMMENT.[/quote] As m greene has not replied,we must assume he condones the personal attack on me,and as no reply from mrs greene,who stood in wallisdown,but lives 3 wards away,a connection is most likely, and i can expect more attacks.John poole,is right we do not need another roaming MP,and this one "will roam" he will not give up his london ties,so we would end up with a part time MP.Omegaman,you are having the laugh now,some of these local tories have no idea of the damage they do by getting personal.
PETE WOODLEY wrote:
fiona wrote:
Take no notice of Mr Woodley
At least Mike has local connections his wife is a Bournemouth councillor and he went to school in Bournemouth
MIKE GREENE.This is the type of tory,you wish to associate with is it,for your benefit,when Sir John was selected i was on selection committee and executive.She fiona has upset many on this site especially good councillors like anne rey and ron whittaker,and is bitter about women not getting chosen.To have a personal go at me and try to stop me exercising my right to reply,will lose any candidate votes,especially if she appears to be closely connected to your wife or yourself,DO YOU SUPPORT HER COMMENT.
As m greene has not replied,we must assume he condones the personal attack on me,and as no reply from mrs greene,who stood in wallisdown,but lives 3 wards away,a connection is most likely, and i can expect more attacks.John poole,is right we do not need another roaming MP,and this one "will roam" he will not give up his london ties,so we would end up with a part time MP.Omegaman,you are having the laugh now,some of these local tories have no idea of the damage they do by getting personal.
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