Rory will be appearing at a further election hustings this evening at 7:30pm (Wednesday 28 April).
The venue is the Council Chamber, Argents Mead, Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council.
Also appearing will be the Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Science Party candidates.
Wednesday, April 28
Wednesday, April 21
Hustings Update
Hustings events coming up which Labour’s Rory Palmer will be taking part in alongside his election opponents:
Hilltop Radio live election question time and debate
Friday 23 April at 12:30pm
Listen live on Earl Shilton’s community radio station Hilltop Radio
Hinckley & District Churches Together and Earl Shilton & Barwell Churches Together 2010 General Election Hustings
Friday 23 April starting at 7:30pm
Venue: Salvation Army, Lancaster Road, Hinckley
Rory has already attended local hustings and election question time events including the National Farmer’s Union General Election Question Time which covered rural, agricultural and farming issues. A report of the event in the Leicester Mercury can be read here:
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/generalelection2010/6-hopefuls-field-farmers-questions/article-1997466-detail/article.html
If you are planning to organise a hustings event, or if you belong to a local organisation and would like to invite Rory Palmer to meet with your group, please get in touch buy clicking here.
Hilltop Radio live election question time and debate
Friday 23 April at 12:30pm
Listen live on Earl Shilton’s community radio station Hilltop Radio
Hinckley & District Churches Together and Earl Shilton & Barwell Churches Together 2010 General Election Hustings
Friday 23 April starting at 7:30pm
Venue: Salvation Army, Lancaster Road, Hinckley
Rory has already attended local hustings and election question time events including the National Farmer’s Union General Election Question Time which covered rural, agricultural and farming issues. A report of the event in the Leicester Mercury can be read here:
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/generalelection2010/6-hopefuls-field-farmers-questions/article-1997466-detail/article.html
If you are planning to organise a hustings event, or if you belong to a local organisation and would like to invite Rory Palmer to meet with your group, please get in touch buy clicking here.
Monday, April 19
Rory joins Ed Balls to launch the Labour manifesto for Leicestershire and the East Midlands
Rory Palmer, Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate for Bosworth, today joined Labour candidates from across Leicestershire to launch the party’s manifesto for the East Midlands.
Cabinet Minister Ed Balls officially unveiled the manifesto, which sets out Labour’s plans to secure the economic recovery and protect frontline investment in communities across Leicestershire.
Rory Palmer said:
“The choice is becoming ever more clear at this election. There is a choice between Labour’s plans to secure the recovery, protecting frontline investment in schools, Sure Start, the NHS and the police or Cameron’s Conservatives who will bring devastation to our communities putting thousands of jobs at risk.”
“Labour will put in the investment needed to drive the recovery, creating jobs for the future in new industries. This afternoon Ed Balls made clear the choice facing people in Leicestershire and the East Midlands: a future fair for all with Labour or a future for the privileged few with Cameron’s Conservatives.”
“The choice in Hinckley and Bosworth is clear. As the Labour MP for the area I will work to make sure the economic recovery is locked in and new investment and jobs come into the area. I will defend frontline services, just like we are doing now from the axe of the Conservative-controlled County Council. The results from the last four general elections show that it’s me as the Labour candidate with the strongest chance of beating Tory David Tredinnick in Hinckley and Bosworth.”
Hear Rory talking about the manifesto by clicking here.
Cabinet Minister Ed Balls officially unveiled the manifesto, which sets out Labour’s plans to secure the economic recovery and protect frontline investment in communities across Leicestershire.
Rory Palmer said:
“The choice is becoming ever more clear at this election. There is a choice between Labour’s plans to secure the recovery, protecting frontline investment in schools, Sure Start, the NHS and the police or Cameron’s Conservatives who will bring devastation to our communities putting thousands of jobs at risk.”
“Labour will put in the investment needed to drive the recovery, creating jobs for the future in new industries. This afternoon Ed Balls made clear the choice facing people in Leicestershire and the East Midlands: a future fair for all with Labour or a future for the privileged few with Cameron’s Conservatives.”
“The choice in Hinckley and Bosworth is clear. As the Labour MP for the area I will work to make sure the economic recovery is locked in and new investment and jobs come into the area. I will defend frontline services, just like we are doing now from the axe of the Conservative-controlled County Council. The results from the last four general elections show that it’s me as the Labour candidate with the strongest chance of beating Tory David Tredinnick in Hinckley and Bosworth.”
Hear Rory talking about the manifesto by clicking here.
Saturday, April 17
Glenis Willmott's inspiring visit to Hinckley and Bosworth
Labour’s top politician in Europe visited Hinckley recently to lend her support to general election candidate Rory Palmer.
Glenis Willmott, who is Labour’s MEP for the East Midlands and Leader of the European Parliamentary Labour Party, visited Rory’s Campaign Office on Castle Street to meet the local Labour campaign team.
Glenis is backing Rory Palmer: “Rory will be a first rate MP for Hinckley and Bosworth. He has a strong track record of getting results for the people he represents. Having worked with Rory for several years I know how committed he is and how genuine he is in speaking up for the community and in the causes he fights for.”
“Rory is part of Labour’s new generation, ready to take Britain forward, he will be a strong and dynamic voice for communities in Hinckley and Bosworth.”
Rory said: “I am delighted that Glenis was able to find time in her busy schedule to meet with my campaign team in Hinckley. Glenis does an excellent job for the East Midlands in the European Parliament, taking up issues of real importance to communities across the region.”
At the event local Labour Party members formally endorsed Rory as their candidate for the general election. Speeches were backing Rory’s campaign by Rupert Herd who contested the seat for Labour at the last general election in 2005 and by Andy Furlong who almost won the seat from the Tories in 1997 and went close again in 2001. Constituency Chairman Terry Gallagher also spoke at the meeting. Labour councillors Matthew Lay (Markfield) and John Bown (Earl Shilton) were also in attendance along with former county councillor and Earl Shilton stalwart Denis Bown.
Glenis Willmott, who is Labour’s MEP for the East Midlands and Leader of the European Parliamentary Labour Party, visited Rory’s Campaign Office on Castle Street to meet the local Labour campaign team.
Glenis is backing Rory Palmer: “Rory will be a first rate MP for Hinckley and Bosworth. He has a strong track record of getting results for the people he represents. Having worked with Rory for several years I know how committed he is and how genuine he is in speaking up for the community and in the causes he fights for.”
“Rory is part of Labour’s new generation, ready to take Britain forward, he will be a strong and dynamic voice for communities in Hinckley and Bosworth.”
Rory said: “I am delighted that Glenis was able to find time in her busy schedule to meet with my campaign team in Hinckley. Glenis does an excellent job for the East Midlands in the European Parliament, taking up issues of real importance to communities across the region.”
At the event local Labour Party members formally endorsed Rory as their candidate for the general election. Speeches were backing Rory’s campaign by Rupert Herd who contested the seat for Labour at the last general election in 2005 and by Andy Furlong who almost won the seat from the Tories in 1997 and went close again in 2001. Constituency Chairman Terry Gallagher also spoke at the meeting. Labour councillors Matthew Lay (Markfield) and John Bown (Earl Shilton) were also in attendance along with former county councillor and Earl Shilton stalwart Denis Bown.
Thursday, April 15
My broadcast challenge to other candidates in Hinckley and Bosworth
As British election history is made with the first televised Leader’s Debate, Rory Palmer has reiterated his debate challenge to his opponents in Hinckley and Bosworth.
Rory first challenged his Conservative and Liberal Democrat opponents to a live debate several months ago on local community radio. The three candidates shared a platform together for the first time at last week’s Farming Question Time at the Starr Inn in Shackerstone, which was organised by the NFU.
Rory Palmer is now looking forward to debating more important issues facing people and communities in Hinckley and Bosworth:
“I am looking forward to further debates with the other candidates. Last week’s NFU farming debate was very interesting and covered some really important issues facing the agricultural industry and rural communities.”
“It is several months since I first suggested a debate on local community radio with the Tory and Liberal Democrat candidates. It is a shame this has not been arranged yet. I am still prepared to do this and would relish any opportunity to debate with my opponents.”
Details of any hustings or question time events which Rory Palmer is due to attend will be posted on this site.
Rory first challenged his Conservative and Liberal Democrat opponents to a live debate several months ago on local community radio. The three candidates shared a platform together for the first time at last week’s Farming Question Time at the Starr Inn in Shackerstone, which was organised by the NFU.Rory Palmer is now looking forward to debating more important issues facing people and communities in Hinckley and Bosworth:
“I am looking forward to further debates with the other candidates. Last week’s NFU farming debate was very interesting and covered some really important issues facing the agricultural industry and rural communities.”
“It is several months since I first suggested a debate on local community radio with the Tory and Liberal Democrat candidates. It is a shame this has not been arranged yet. I am still prepared to do this and would relish any opportunity to debate with my opponents.”
Details of any hustings or question time events which Rory Palmer is due to attend will be posted on this site.
Tuesday, April 6
Statement from Rory Palmer on the formal announcement of the General Election
The race is on in Hinckley and Bosworth.
On the big choice in Hinckley and Bosworth Rory Palmer said:
“There is a big choice for people in Hinckley and Bosworth at this election. This area needs a break with the old; it needs a new political voice to be their champion in Westminster. I will be a strong voice for Hinckley and Bosworth.”
Labour has the best chance to beat the Tories here:
“Beyond all the rhetoric and all the leaflets the numbers are straightforward: it is Labour with the best chance to beat the Tories in Hinckley and Bosworth. The Liberal Democrats have trailed behind in third place at the last four general elections here, in 2005, 2001, 1997 and 1992.”
“If people want to oust the Conservative MP in Hinckley and Bosworth their best option is to back me. I will be a strong voice for every community in every corner of the constituency. This is the best chance for many years for the people of Hinckley and Bosworth to vote in a new MP. Previous results show Labour has the strongest chance to beat the Tories here.”
Rory Palmer has made clear his priorities for Hinckley and Bosworth:
“It is vital we secure the economic recovery. The Tories will put it at risk with the danger of tumbling back into recession. As the MP I will work to secure the recovery locally, working to bring in new investment to create new jobs for local people. Frontline services are safest with Labour. I will defend vital services like Sure Start, schools and the NHS, improving these services even more will always be a top priority for me.”
“I will speak up for ordinary people and make sure they have a strong voice. I will speak up for older people, defending the Winter Fuel Payment and free off-peak bus passes. I will make sure working families get the help they need through tax credits as well as help for people buying their first home. Tackling anti-social behaviour will be a major priority, making sure the decent law-abiding majority can live safely in their community.”
The Tory threat in Hinckley and Bosworth:
“Proposed cuts to the Westfield Centre in Hinckley, the planned sell off of care homes and the plan to axe the school bus service from Markfield to South Charnwood High School are a taster of what a Cameron government would be like. The Tories at County Hall in Leicestershire have shown us clearly why a Conservative government would be a disaster for communities in Hinckley and Bosworth.”
On the need for a new politics:
“Now more than ever people want a change from the old politics. I have always been committed to changing politics for the better. As an MP I will:
- Publish my expenses in full every month and invite a panel of local residents to audit them;
- Open a local office to serve local people, open six days a week;
- Hold a surgery every week covering all parts of the constituency and I will live in the constituency.
"This election is the best chance for many years for people in Hinckley and Bosworth to elect a new voice for the area in Westminster. I will be a strong voice for the area locally and in Parliament.”
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