Zac Goldsmith is against a London Mayoral shortlist. He is happy to compete in a primary against all comers.
We also have the running order for candidate interviews on Saturday week.
We also have the running order for candidate interviews on Saturday week.
Whether he is or isn’t on it is a test case of whether the Party practices the values it preaches.
CCHQ’s secrecy over the London Mayoral candidate selection spits in the face of Party members.
Plus: Let’s have three bands of income tax. Red sky at night, my Shepherds delight. And: see you in Finchley tomorrow for my Conservative Mayoral Candidate Hustings.
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The contest should run “long” rather than “short”. And our preference is for a ballot of members – which all candidates’ names should be on.
We present the organogram of the Party’s headquarters – including two new appointments.
The Tory general election campaign was far too cautious. We need to become an irreverent, confident and bullish force.
This is our chance to capitalise on a surge in support and enthusiasm, especially among the young.
Support Groups. Policy Development. Backbench Committees. Lord Feldman’s Review. Campaigning. There’s plenty for them to do.
Priti Patel, Alok Sharma, Shailesh Vara – all have played a part in the big push among Indian-origin voters. It needs more money and support.
A candidate with one of the best results in the country says that Party members should be treated as more than a means to a end.
This no-holds-barred conversation will involve members, activists, digital friends, MPs, councillors and professional staff – and I want all the big questions asked.
Plus: The CCHQ charm school. Disgraceful Livingstone. Untruthful Clegg. Nasty Russell Brand. Where I’ll be on election night. And: Advice to candidates for the count.