2005 BRIGHTON PAVILION ELECTION CAMPAIGN

Below you can read my closing campaign speech for the 2005 General Election campaign that I fought in Brighton Pavilion.  We achieved a 6% swing against Labour and importantly prevented the Green Party from succeeding in having their first MP elected to Parliament.  There are also links to some of the single-issue campaigns that I championed for the people in Brighton, and copies of all press releases.  You can also watch the interview I filmed for the BBC in the penultimate weeks of the campaign, and vote-online about issues affecting people in Brighton.

Click here to read my endorsements from the 2005 campaign

 

 

 

Bring Back Our Bobby! Campaign to position a Police Officer permanently at the Clock Tower in Central Brighton.  Read More...

Unblock Brighton Campaign  NO to increased parking charges.  NO to congestion charges.  YES to more city centre parking.  Read More...

Conservative leader Michael Howard in Brighton  On 1st September, Michael Howard visited Brighton and walked from the Clock Tower down West Street to the Seafront meeting voters from Brighton and visitors from all around the country.  Read More...

DontTaxMyTalent.co.uk Campaign I support with students from Sussex and Brighton universities against the introduction of University top-up fees.  Read More...

How do you fare under Labour? What your current Labour MP has not done for you. Read More...

Conservative Policies Don't forget to check out the links pages for links to a whole range of Conservative sites, giving the Tory view on almost any subject you may have a question about.

 

Messages of support or even offers of actual support - be that just delivering a few leaflets to helping with campaign activities - are most welcomed. And of course, if you wish to discuss any policy or concern with me, please do get in touch.

20th April 2005
Shadow International Development minister Alan Duncan joins Mike Weatherley to support protests against the siting of 3G phone masts in residential areas of Fiveways and Patcham without consultation of local residents.
16th April 2005 My letter to the press in response to news that Labour are once again letting the country down on crime.  I am down right angry that people of Sussex are not getting the protection they so rightly deserve!
12th April 2005 Mike Weatherley becomes the latest person to appeal against a parking fine in Brighton.
5th April 2005
Mike Weatherley General Election campaign officially kicks off with the same energy and enthusiasm it has become renowned for!
31st March 2005
My Easter weekend visit to Patcham Court Farm where an area of natural beauty is under threat to be bulldozed for a park & ride scheme!
22nd March 2005 Mike Weatherley expresses major concerns about proposals to build a large waste transfer site next to Downs Infant School.  Read his reply to a letter from a concerned mother of two.
21st March 2005 Exposing VAT bureaucracy!
17th March 2005
Letter to residents calling for a realistic resolution to the parking nightmare in areas surrounding St.Peters church.
15th March 2005 Mike speaks out against Council Tax rises.  Support for Tory position.
12th March 2005
Speaking up for the people of the city on the need for more visible policing at the Conservative Party Spring Forum.
27th February 2005 Further statement about Patcham Court Farm park and ride proposal
25th February 2005 New proposals to ease the burden of Council Tax on older people in Brighton & Hove
25th February 2005
Mike Weatherley - man with a big heart - visits the Cardiac unit at Royal Sussex Country Hospital in Brighton to see latest equipment.  Also, read the Latest Homes article.
23rd February 2005 Shadow Education Minister Chris Grayling MP and Mike Weatherley talk to the Afro-Caribbean society at Brighton University.
21st February 2005 Mike Weatherley leads the debate on crime in Brighton

24th January 2005
Support for local residents against Patcham Court Farm Park and Ride proposals

19th January 2005
Reply to Labour's comments on 'Bring Back Our Bobby' campaign

18th January 2005

 The Pension 'timebomb'. Restore dignity to retirement. Recapture saving culture

20th December 2004
Marlborough House. Article by Robert Nemeth on this important Brighton building.

8th November 2004

 Victims First. In support of Patrick Mercer MP's Householder Protection private members bill.

30th November 2004
A23 'improvements'. Why do we need this new bus lane?

29th November 2004
Brighton Round Table presents new kit to Brighton Rugby Club U15's

25th November 2004

 Stop mugging the motorists. No to car parking 'tax'

12th November 2004

 Burglary now seen as 'Risk Free'. New report and survey. Steps outlined to reverse trend.

26th October 2004
Really, Wheelie Bad Idea. 'No' to Wheelie bins in unsuitable roads.

1st September 2004
Michael Howard in Brighton

August 2004
'Unblock Brighton' Campaign started. YES to more parking. NO to congestion charges.

24th August 2004
Praise for Albion fans and further call for site to be at Falmer.

2nd August 2004
What options now for the West Pier?

27th July 2004
Outrage at Falmer decision. John Prescott 'cop-out' decision. And 'No' to Sheepcote Valley. Separate note on why that site is 'No, No, NO'.

23rd July 2004

 Rising Crime. The facts behind the stats. 7 out of 8 Burglars escape detection

22nd July 2004

 Concern over Brighton NHS Trust. Joint Press Release from Brighton and Hove candidates

21st July 2004
Larchwood Resource Centre, Coldean. Questions need answering.

20th July 2004
Richard Ashworth MEP joins support for Falmer Community Stadium.

19th July 2004

 Trim Fat Government. Spending review response.

12th July 2004
Mike and Nic complete the Sports Relief One Mile Run

10th July 2004
Chuck Berry rocks Brighton

9th July 2004

 Sports Relief. Tories join the fun run day.

30th June 2004

 Better transport solutions please. Letter to the Argus replying to Lib-Dem article

29th June 2004

 Education: Parents Right to Choose.

22nd June 2004

 Keep planning local. No to 'town cramming' and redefinition of 'brown field' sites.

15th June 2004

 The Right to Choose. Parents and Patients should be given rights to choose the service that suits them best - not one dictated by government.
14th June 2004
Let the Police do their job. Congratulations to Sussex Police for high rating. 

9th June 2004 Pollution. Call for better planning rather than a war on cars.
4th June 2004 Pump Petrol Prices plus impact of regional assemblies on petrol tax
3rd June 2004 Reasons to vote Conservative on 10th June. European elections
26th May 2004
Chris Grayling MP visits Brighton Support for Vitamins Campaign  

20th May 2004 More concerns on GM Crops
19th May 2004 PDT Success - government approve funding after pressure
18th May 2004 Is Blair planning Third Term Tax Rises?
15th May 2004 Fairer deal for Pensioners. Joint press release from Brian Oxley, Nic Boles and Mike Weatherley
11th May 2004
Labour's Transport Failures   

7th May 2004 Conservative Local Government Principles and rejection of Council Tax Increases
6th May 2004 Brighton Centre - a Great Venue Letter to the Argus
5th May 2004 For a Free Market Europe. Against an EU Constitution.
20th April 2004 EU Constitution Referendum Comments on Blair's dramatic U-Turn
19th April 2004 St George's Day Celebrations
17th April 2004 Vitamin Campaign. To reduce impact of EU legislation.
9th April 2004 Council Motion supporting Brighton Bears. Lets give the Bears a helping hand.
8th April 2004 Fluoridation Letter 1. Support for Martina Watts position on this subject.
7th April 2004 Call for EU Referendum. And an end to 'institutional corruption'
31st March 2004 Council Tax Rise. Increases are 10 times inflation since 1997.
17th March 2004 Budget Response. Initial comments to more tax budget.
13th March 2004
Mike joins protest against Mobile Mast positioning

12th March 2004 Photodynamic Therapy treatment (PDT) - letter to the Argus
11th March 2004 Liberal Democrat Threat to City's motorists. And follow up to Parking Fines PR
11th March 2004
Theresa May visit to Brighton 12th March 2004. Plus additional notes Brighton traffic.

10th March 2004 No to GM Crops
5th March 2004
Mike meets the Brighton Bears   

2nd March 2004 No to Fluoridation
2nd March and 23rd February Police Numbers and Three point plan to curb Burglaries
19th February 2004 Call for a sensible approach to this increasing stealth tax (Parking Fines) 
18th February 2004 Support for Falmer Stadium Proposal
16th February 2004 Support for Oliver Letwin's taxation and spending announcement
14th February 2004 Nomination

For more details on the above, please go to the local Association web site at:

www.brightonandhoveconservatives.com

Look out for my new 20ftx10ft adverts moving around Brighton...

 

 

 

 

I can be contacted at:

Email: mike@mikeweatherley.org.uk 
Post: Brighton Pavilion Conservative Association
  66a Boundary Road, Brighton, BN3 5TD
Telephone: 01273 411844
Fax: 01273 422191

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is the best way to reduce congestion in Brighton?
Congestion Charging
More City Centre Parking
Out-of-town park & ride
More buses & bus routes
New Monorail System
Other

 

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