Thursday 23 July 2009

Last Chance for Liberty: Norwich North

Today, the good folk of Norwich North go to the polls in their by-election.

Standing is one Thomas Burridge for the Libertarian Party UK. He is young, but has a wise head on his shoulders, as can be heard here.

From nothing the LPUK is now standing in National Elections and is a great achievement for all those concerned.

I wish Thomas every success and hope that the result will make people sit up and take notice.

Pragmatically I hope we just retain our deposit. If we gain the same percentage as in our last outing (in Council elections) of just under 8% it will be a triumph for a party with almost no media exposure and prevented from participating in the hustings (due to the cuckoos, natch).

All the best.

2 comments:

Martin said...

Sadly, it didn't go so well, but we never expected miracles.

For what we could manage, I think we did quite well, although I am slightly disapointed at the result.

No matter- this was our practise run!

It'll take years before a minor party gains any real status, but that's all the more reason for starting now.

Roger Thornhill said...

I agree totally. I was most upset not being available to help (beyond the leaflet).