Conference yesterday was very enjoyable in between attending the Federation of Small Business Reception and meeting the Ambassdors of Ireland and Georgia I also managed a swim in the sea and 5k jog.
Feel I am making a bit of progress with the fitness had a 5k jog and swim again today meet a group of ex Royal Marines who sleep rough on Brighton seafront very different from the typical homeless people you meet the do not appear to do drugs or have alcohol problems like so many of the homesless but live a very displined life most of the time working out running and swimming. I skrink would put them down as having classic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder really great bunch of guys.
Highlight of the day was not Gordon's keynote speach in fact I choose to jog when that was on but meeting Emind Barck the Former Prime Minister of Isreal at the Labour friends of Isreal event.
Today I have photo calls and will be speaking about Broadband speeds in front fellow Parliamentary Candidates and IT Professionals at a Eurim event.
The evening ends with the Labour Students Disco always the highpoint of Conference.
Wednesday 30 September 2009
Tuesday 29 September 2009
Latest Party Conference update
It has been an interesting few days at Party Conference following my jog or rather part jog part walk from West Pier to the Brighton Marina, I headed to a event hosted by the Motorsports Association with Damon Hill, President of the BRDC, Steve Rider and Adam Parsons where we discussed finding future British Sports Stars.
Was a very good event Damon was on form as normal was nice to see him again since Brands Hatch last Sunday Gerry Sutcliffe the current Minister of Sport and Richard Carbon former Minister of Sport were both also in attendance.
The issue the I choose to raise was how in the UK we have a habit of hating winners be it in Sport, Business or other walks of life it is more of cultural problem and so different to North America where people who achieve are seen as hero’s not villains.
Following talks with a fellow Parliamentary Candidate it was agreed we would set up the Labour Motorsports Group which will seek to promote a greater understanding of the Motorsport Industry amongst the Party.
Later in the afternoon I did an interview Swiss Radio before doing a photo shoot with the Royal British Legion after which I had a very chilled couple of drinks with Kate Gunner.
The evening consisted of Dinner with the Chairman of A4E a company that helps the long term unemployed with training and motivation to get into employment.
A bit of wondering around the Conference before heading to town where after meeting some Brighton student s I ended up in a nightclub called Tru dancing until about 1:30 am.
The day a head consists for Gordon Brown’s keynote speech to Conference which I am totally unable to get excited about.
More importantly will be taking quite a bit of exercise rather than heading east towards the Marina today I might go west towards Hove.
Was a very good event Damon was on form as normal was nice to see him again since Brands Hatch last Sunday Gerry Sutcliffe the current Minister of Sport and Richard Carbon former Minister of Sport were both also in attendance.
The issue the I choose to raise was how in the UK we have a habit of hating winners be it in Sport, Business or other walks of life it is more of cultural problem and so different to North America where people who achieve are seen as hero’s not villains.
Following talks with a fellow Parliamentary Candidate it was agreed we would set up the Labour Motorsports Group which will seek to promote a greater understanding of the Motorsport Industry amongst the Party.
Later in the afternoon I did an interview Swiss Radio before doing a photo shoot with the Royal British Legion after which I had a very chilled couple of drinks with Kate Gunner.
The evening consisted of Dinner with the Chairman of A4E a company that helps the long term unemployed with training and motivation to get into employment.
A bit of wondering around the Conference before heading to town where after meeting some Brighton student s I ended up in a nightclub called Tru dancing until about 1:30 am.
The day a head consists for Gordon Brown’s keynote speech to Conference which I am totally unable to get excited about.
More importantly will be taking quite a bit of exercise rather than heading east towards the Marina today I might go west towards Hove.
Sunday 27 September 2009
Exercise, Food and carrots with the Health Secretary
Well really enjoyed my jog from West Peir to the Nudist beach this morning stopped at the main Brighton Pier for 2 sets of stomach crunches and 7 press ups.
Bit more running to along the promo to Brighton's famous naturist beach for a quick swim au natural.
Then a more gentle pace to Morrisons to get the Carrots for the photo shoot with Health Secretary Andy Bunham MP South East Cambridgeshire grows some of the finest salad's and vegtables in the world also got a very nice peice of Rump steak and zuccini's.
Shallow fried Zuccini and rare rump steak make for a perfect sunday lunch.
Meet Cecilia Barlow MP for Brighton on my way back to the backpackers hostel and chatted about Mental Health policy.
Well better push on I need to be with the Health Secretary at 3pm and its now 13:15 and I have not showered yet.
Bit more running to along the promo to Brighton's famous naturist beach for a quick swim au natural.
Then a more gentle pace to Morrisons to get the Carrots for the photo shoot with Health Secretary Andy Bunham MP South East Cambridgeshire grows some of the finest salad's and vegtables in the world also got a very nice peice of Rump steak and zuccini's.
Shallow fried Zuccini and rare rump steak make for a perfect sunday lunch.
Meet Cecilia Barlow MP for Brighton on my way back to the backpackers hostel and chatted about Mental Health policy.
Well better push on I need to be with the Health Secretary at 3pm and its now 13:15 and I have not showered yet.
Entitlement Cards
Down in Brighton for Labour Party Conference one thing that is noticeable is the large amounts of alcohol used over the weekend and not just by the conference delegates.
Most people are responsible users and are able to have a few drinks and enjoy themselves without causing damage to either others or the local environment.
However not all drinkers and users of other substances are able to handle their use of booze in such a responsible manner the result can be seen in most Accident and Emergency departments every weekend in those suffering from alcoholic poisoning, assaults and drink related accidents taking much needed results out of the NHS which could be used for other purposes.
Prohibition of alcohol like any other drug does not work it was tried in the 1920’s in the US and resulted in the making the likes Al Capone rich men.
For a long time the Government have controlled motorists with system of licences where people enjoy the right and freedom to drive if they conform to certain rules such as not driving whilst drunk and driving at set speeds.
One possible solution could be an entitlement card that people would carry and swipe when every time they buy Alcohol or Tobacco and record their usage.
People who got into trouble for example for say minor crimes drunk and disorderly conduct in public would receive a fixed penalty notice and 3 points on their entitlement card with point disappearing over time for in the same way works on driving licences.
More serious offences would result in endorsements on the entitlement card and the cardholder would not be able to purchase alcohol, tobacco or other drugs available for sale through the entitlement card scheme.
The main benefits of the policy would be reduction in the health care and crime costs associated with use of substances hopefully leading for more better functioning society.
Down in Brighton for Labour Party Conference one thing that is noticeable is the large amounts of alcohol used over the weekend and not just by the conference delegates.
Most people are responsible users and are able to have a few drinks and enjoy themselves without causing damage to either others or the local environment.
However not all drinkers and users of other substances are able to handle their use of booze in such a responsible manner the result can be seen in most Accident and Emergency departments every weekend in those suffering from alcoholic poisoning, assaults and drink related accidents taking much needed results out of the NHS which could be used for other purposes.
Prohibition of alcohol like any other drug does not work it was tried in the 1920’s in the US and resulted in the making the likes Al Capone rich men.
For a long time the Government have controlled motorists with system of licences where people enjoy the right and freedom to drive if they conform to certain rules such as not driving whilst drunk and driving at set speeds.
One possible solution could be an entitlement card that people would carry and swipe when every time they buy Alcohol or Tobacco and record their usage.
People who got into trouble for example for say minor crimes drunk and disorderly conduct in public would receive a fixed penalty notice and 3 points on their entitlement card with point disappearing over time for in the same way works on driving licences.
More serious offences would result in endorsements on the entitlement card and the cardholder would not be able to purchase alcohol, tobacco or other drugs available for sale through the entitlement card scheme.
The main benefits of the policy would be reduction in the health care and crime costs associated with use of substances hopefully leading for more better functioning society.
Saturday 26 September 2009
Brighton shopping an Fitness
Well main acheivement of the day was find some really good fitness gear at sports direct.
Running shoes, shorts, running top and bag to hold all my stuff in such as phone, wallet and keys.
Tomorrow I will putting myself through a mixture of running, sit ups, press ups ect on the sea front.
Totally fed up with feeling unfit and my body not beaing able to perform the way I want it to !
Running shoes, shorts, running top and bag to hold all my stuff in such as phone, wallet and keys.
Tomorrow I will putting myself through a mixture of running, sit ups, press ups ect on the sea front.
Totally fed up with feeling unfit and my body not beaing able to perform the way I want it to !
Great Night out in Brighton
Had a totally great night out in Brighton.
It started out badly got fish and chips ate them on the beach drinking a tin of fosters watching the sunset over the sea would have been romantic if I had someone with me.
Walked up and down the peir with a feeling of emptiness and being alone before coming back to Baggies where I meet up with Amy, Char, Becks and Maddie.
After good conversation and drinking games we all headed to a club called Audio music was not that great spo we all end up in a bar with me leaving feeling rather tired at 2:00am quick pizza on the way home (diet broken again) and bed at 3am.
Today my plan is getting some food for breakfast bacon, eggs and bread along with some gym kit to use as I try and keep myself alive.
It started out badly got fish and chips ate them on the beach drinking a tin of fosters watching the sunset over the sea would have been romantic if I had someone with me.
Walked up and down the peir with a feeling of emptiness and being alone before coming back to Baggies where I meet up with Amy, Char, Becks and Maddie.
After good conversation and drinking games we all headed to a club called Audio music was not that great spo we all end up in a bar with me leaving feeling rather tired at 2:00am quick pizza on the way home (diet broken again) and bed at 3am.
Today my plan is getting some food for breakfast bacon, eggs and bread along with some gym kit to use as I try and keep myself alive.
Friday 25 September 2009
Party Conference things
Well just about to set off for the Labour Conference in Brighton and decided to share with the list of things I am taking.
Sleeping Bag
Pillow
Boxer Shorts x7
Black Socks x7
Black shoes smart x2
Slippers
Trainers
Multi Vitamins
Condoms
Towel
Swimming trunks
Mobile phone
Phone charger
Suits x4
8 neck ties
10 shirts
1 pair of Dockers
1 pair of jogging bottoms
Laptop
Laptop charger
Digital Camera
Flip video device
Leads for above
Conference Pass
Anything I have forgotten ?
Sleeping Bag
Pillow
Boxer Shorts x7
Black Socks x7
Black shoes smart x2
Slippers
Trainers
Multi Vitamins
Condoms
Towel
Swimming trunks
Mobile phone
Phone charger
Suits x4
8 neck ties
10 shirts
1 pair of Dockers
1 pair of jogging bottoms
Laptop
Laptop charger
Digital Camera
Flip video device
Leads for above
Conference Pass
Anything I have forgotten ?
Tuesday 22 September 2009
Blogging
Well sorry I have not been as busy getting blogs up as much as I should have been but it has a rather busy time as the Team starts to prepare for an attack on the Le Mans 24 Hours.
Will be updated my blog shortly.
Will be updated my blog shortly.
Monday 7 September 2009
Labour East Regional Board meeting
Saturday I attended the Regional Board meeting in Cambridge.
Plans for the Labour East Regional Conference in Stevenage well under way which should be a good conference.
Richard Howitt MEP responded to my question about how a Tory MEP is calling the NHS a disaster for the Health of UK Citizens.
The May 2010 General Election planning is now at a critical stage with the some of the final details being put into place.
Norwich North and Luton South will be starting the process of selecting Labour candidates for next years General Election soon.
Bedford will be having a Bye-election for the Elected Mayor soon following the death in office of the sitting mayor.
Long discussion on the issues of what went wrong and what worked for us in the European/County election campaign.
Plans for the Labour East Regional Conference in Stevenage well under way which should be a good conference.
Richard Howitt MEP responded to my question about how a Tory MEP is calling the NHS a disaster for the Health of UK Citizens.
The May 2010 General Election planning is now at a critical stage with the some of the final details being put into place.
Norwich North and Luton South will be starting the process of selecting Labour candidates for next years General Election soon.
Bedford will be having a Bye-election for the Elected Mayor soon following the death in office of the sitting mayor.
Long discussion on the issues of what went wrong and what worked for us in the European/County election campaign.
Saturday 5 September 2009
Labour East Regional Board meeting
Trying to think of some positive words to say about the Labour East Regional Board meeting today in Cambridge.
As it is now 12.05 and I am not in the best of moods for political, economic, social and technological reasons I will add a copy of my report on meeting on here later.
As it is now 12.05 and I am not in the best of moods for political, economic, social and technological reasons I will add a copy of my report on meeting on here later.
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