On Friday (21 October) I wrote to the two candidates with e-mails similar to the following:
Dear Mr Cameron
Congratulations on making it to the last two.
As a Conservative member I am to choose between yourself and David Davis. I wonder, with that in mind, if you could answer a couple of questions:
1) Will you consider proposing that the English are consulted about devolution?
2) Will you denounce positive discrimination?
3) Could you countenance compulsion in pension savings?Yours sincerely
Gavin Ayling
I am yet to receive a reply from David Davis and, frankly, I do not expect one as he has ignored my e-mails in the past.
However, I have received a reply from David Cameron. I was referred to the Frequently Asked Questions on his campaign website and provided no direct answers. The FAQ contains only a response to the third, and least important question.
I have asked for a more complete reply.
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October 27th, 2005 at 2:18 pm
Tell him you asre running a Blog campaign on his behalf. Then we will see whether or not he gets it. (It ok you don’t have to tell us if he doesn’t.
October 27th, 2005 at 11:18 pm
Gavin,
As you know, I support Davis but I respect your right to advocate on behalf of DC. Conservatives must tolerate each other - even when we know the other party as wrong. As you are in this instance!
October 28th, 2005 at 12:19 pm
Thanks, David, for your ’support’!
If I’m honest there’s less difference between the political aspirations of any Tory (except Clarke and Heath) and the vast majority of members of other parties… If Davis were to win I would be happy, I just think Cameron has more chance with the electorate.
A very intelligent, but politically non-commital, lady told me yesterday that when Blair is gone, she’ll vote for Cameron because he’s nice.
November 1st, 2005 at 6:00 pm
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November 3rd, 2005 at 8:12 pm
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