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David Gold
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The one thing all three major political parties agreed on at the last election was that there would be significant cuts to public spending. The Labour Party estimated around £40 Billion of cuts but refused to say what they would be. The Liberal Democrats said there would be suts but not immediately and they also seemed unable to say where the axe would fall. The...
David Gold
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While I am still getting used to the fact I didn't quite have enough support to enter Parliament last month, last night offered a bit of a consolation prize in the form of drinks in the gardens of Number 10. Both the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister were there and I chatted with the new Home Secretary about the moment she was asked to join the Cabinet (she was told her security...
David Gold
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I am delighted to learn that the Prime Minister has appointed the former Trade and Industry Secretary, Lord Young of Graffham, to conduct a Whitehall-wide review of "the operation of health and safety laws and the growth of the compensation culture."
Announcing his appointment, David Cameron said:
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David Gold
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I have been asked a lot in recent days for my views on the way Israel handled the attempts to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza. It's no secret that I am a staunch defender of Israel, and I remain so. However, a good friend is a critical friend, and I have always been as much where Israel is concerned.
The so-called Freedom Flotilla was an ill disguised propaganda exercise...
David Gold
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There has already been much debate about the resignation of David Laws and will no doubt be much more, but let's not allow this to become about his sexuality. The reason he has resigned is because he broke the rules on claiming expenses. It is right that he resigned and that he did so quickly. I am sure he deeply regrets what he did, especially as it need never have happened...
David Gold
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Although I am obviously disappointed not to have secured enough support to become the next MP for Eltham, I am delighted that David Cameron is now Prime Minister and that he has demonstrated a maturity that has often been lacking in politics by working with former opponents to form a progressive government.
This is a new era for Britain. There will be many significant challenges...
David Gold
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It has been a gruelling month on the campaign trail, not only for us candidates but also the many volunteers who willingly give up their time to support us and take the message to doorsteps across the constituency. I'd like to pay tribute not only to those on my own team but everyone from all parties who has helped to ensure this has been a very energetic and hard fought contest. I...
David Gold
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Some voters around the Eltham constituency have seen me followed by film crews during the campaign. One, from Australia, has now aired and the link can be found here. It's fascinating to see how our general election is being viewed on the other side of the world.
David Gold
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So Gordon Brown has arrived in Coldharbour - and brought torrential rain with him. It sort of says it all, really. From the number of phone calls I have had from local residents it seems the general view is one of surprise that the Labour candidate thinks this is going to help him win the election. We'll see. But one thing's for sure - if you need to...