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By: clarion

clarion — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:42:36 +0000

Fair point Jeff and food for thought.
Lessons should be learnt from May.
I think you will agree however that its going to take a long term investment of maybe 10 years from CCHQ to make any substantial difference here.
Your absolutely right about the cuts factor, it will undoubtedly affect the campaign. That’s why I think we have to see this as a long term strategy.

By: Editor

Editor — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:03:47 +0000

The full facilities and talent of CCHQ didn’t exactly shine during the general election. But we’ll see…

By: clarion

clarion — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:12:32 +0000

The full facilities and marketing talent of CCHQ however. Not to be underestimated Jeff.
And if they are to be substantially investing now in Northern Ireland, someone with ability in GB may want the job of marketing.
My only concern is the term of the investment, for there is no quick fix to the problems here and the manifestation of it in our so called local political parties.
Unless we are to see a repeat of this time last year, time is of the essence!

By: Seymour Major

Seymour Major — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:46:16 +0000

I have always said that it is vital that the Conservatives are allowed to contest Assembly elections. If nothing else, fighting the UUP in the elections will give the Conservatives vital space to restore their non-sectarian credentials.

Let us hope that the rumours are true