We are all delighted that TRG member Chloe Smith has been elected in Norwich North!
As David Cameron has pointed out, this was an historic win: only our second by-election win in a Labour seat for 27 years! It is clear that the people of Norwich want change and with Chloe they will surely get it. She was an outstanding candidate and thoroughly deserved her decisive victory. Many of us from the TRG have been to Norwich to campaign with Chloe, first on our campaign day in May and at various times since. We saw first hand her dedication and commitment, not only to represent the people of Norwich but also to breathe some fresh air into a discredited House of Commons.
Chloe will no doubt be an excellent MP and the people of Norwich North are fortunate to have her as their voice in Parliament. We look forward to seeing her take up her seat in October.
As part of the action day in Norwich North to help PPC and TRG member Chloe Smith, the TRG have been back here today.
TRG activists campaigning in Norwich North
We will post again with a delightful (!) photo and more thoughts, but we wanted to keep you entertained with another thought provoking question as we did the last time we were here.
So, today’s theme is the English Civil War as the residential areas we have been delivering today were a collection of closes and cul-de-sacs with names such as Edgehill, Naseby, Marston Moor and Rowton.
Here is the question, then:
Where in London was the site of a skirmish where the King’s march on London was turned back after the battle of Edgehill in 1642? (Clue: there is a tube stop in London and a road in Norwich that shares the name!)
Update – 13 July – Photo added
Congratulations to TRG Patron, John Bercow MP, on his election to the office of Speaker. The TRG were fortunate enough to have two Patrons as front-runners in the race to become Speaker, John Bercow and Sir George Young. Both were outstanding candidates for the Speakership. We wish John every success in the Chair and we urge Conservatives to follow Sir George’s call and give John the support he is entitled to.
John promises to be a breath of fresh air in the House. He is a Parliamentarian to his fingertips, has pledged to support much needed reform of the Commons and, crucially, will be a strong voice for Parliament. Already he has shown himself to be at home in the Speaker’s Chair and put in a commendable performance at his first PMQs. Long may his success continue.
