Whether you are taking part in frequent litter picks or organising community events for pensioners, being a visible member of the community is crucial, if you are to buck the national swing.
We are very fortunate in my ward to be up against far left Corbynista types, so full of hatred for any Conservative, it’s hard to describe. Ed Balls once said that politicians should have goldilocks skin – not too thick and not too thin.
It has fascinated me since growing up in a single parent family on the outskirts of Belfast – before attending the lowest-performing secondary school in Northern Ireland.
An inspiring policy vision and more democratic decision-making can help the Tories rebuild their campaigning machine.