Tim from the Blue Room blog has an
absolutely first rate report from the Esher & Walton Open Primary, which took place on Saturday, and in which
Dominic Raab emerged victorious. There are some really insightful comments on what to do or what not to do when presenting before such an audience. Well worth a read. Even if it did bring back memories of Bracknell!
Very good. I am warming ever more towards Open Primaries, maybe even automatically triggered ones for sitting MPs in the run up to any future election (which would require fixed term parliaments).
ReplyDeleteI seem to remember saying you are Euro-sceptic, and, despite not being a politician, you will do your best turns out pretty well - if Tory Central Office wants you on the shortlist in the first place.
ReplyDeleteAs far as I understand it this was an open caucus NOT an open primary. In an open primary, which I support, everyone can vote not just the political types who are prepared to come to the meeting. An open primary is a test of voter appeal. An open caucus, whilst better than a simple selection committee, is still biased towards the activist. Let's be brave and go truly open!
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