The Rock Blog

I went back to my old stomping ground in the North East of England to help out with a social project and attend a debate with some CF members in the Tynemouth. Having lived and worked there for three years, I understand not only many of the social problems the Nort East suffers from but also the relative isolation that many Tories can suffer.I’m glad to see there are so many target seats that we are fighting hard for in the region. Wendy Morgan, PPC, and Matthew Page, of Consult, led the debate which covered a range of topics that affect young people. The usual issues of interaction, drug abuse and a lack of aspiration came up.

The North East is an interesting area as there are pockets of staunch Tories. We’ll know we have a chance of forming a Government when we win seats outside of our traditional areas.

Thanks to Bethany Lightley for all the work she put in to arrange the day and for her CF work in general.