Richard Harrington

The council elections were although expected, none the less a real shot across the bow to mainstream politicians up and down the country. Seeing the legitimate anger people had at the doorstep over MP’s expenses, makes you determined that it must never happen again.
There is also a lot of talk about a radical change in our political institutions in Westminster. However, I think it really should be about the individual attitude of MP’s who have been privileged enough to serve his/her constituency. It is not about the system …

A lot has been happening in the last 2 weeks, nationally, and in Watford.

The G20 came and went, demonstrations, and world leaders. Certainly, it showed that, once again,Britain can host well any international events. Despite an invasion of record magnitude (the US President alone had 800 people in his party),and much hyped civil disobedience, life was quite normal in London. Even in the City, where many Watfordians work, there was little disruption, I have been told. I went to Moorgate by Met Line from Watford,on the Thursday morning, and it …

I have tried not to write anything about the Watford Conservative Association. This is because I think most people are not interested and because it is a bit private I suppose-you have to be a member to be in it.
However, this time I must. We had our Annual Dinner on Friday (27th March). Our speaker was Eric Pickles the Party Chairman. The event was hugely over subscribed, despite being more expensive than usual. There is an atmosphere of winning inside the Watford Tories. The leader and the Chairman in 2 …

The economy is getting worse. Even this government appears shocked to find that there is resistance to the huge burden of debt. The markets can’t find buyers for so much British government paper. We can all understand that. Years of irresponsible behaviour have led to this. What is to be done? Same as at home-hard work,pay back debt-then buy things when you can afford them. Over simplification, but basically correct.
Spoke to a lot of shopkeepers and owners of restaurants yesterday near our campaign headquarters in The Parade. One told …

I am starting this blog without knowing if anyone at all will read it.
Is being prospective Member of Parliament for Watford enough to make my life interesting? To family and friends-sure to a few political hacks in Watford (Con,Lab and Lib Dem-possibly; to anybody else? Don’t know and hope so
I have been candidate for Watford for 3 months. Impressions? It is amazing how much goes on in the town behind the scenes. I have walked along streets many times-not knowing that there were voluntary run hostels,charities and other organisations …