Category Archives: Politics
Janet gets training for TV interviews
A couple of student journalists from the University of Derby came to interview Janet about the impact of the tram in Beeston last night. What they didn’t know was that we met David Frost last year, and knew a thing … Continue reading
Grass-roots politics in Beeston
The Beeston Patricks were out in force last night at a public meeting in Inham Nook Chilwell. David was the organiser for Broxtowe Labour, Janet was the host to the visiting speakers including David Blunkett and Nick Palmer, Joe joined … Continue reading
And I declare the following candidate duly elected to serve as councillor for Beeston West ….
Janet topped the poll in Beeston West, securing a decisive gain for Labour over the Liberal Democrats. Her running mate Greg Marshall was also elected. Their success was largely the result of an energetic and well-supported team led by David. … Continue reading
Four Patricks standing in today’s election!
Good luck to all four Patrick family members standing in the Broxtowe Borough Council elections today. I think we should have prizes for Patrick candidates who manage to a) win, b) secure the largest vote swing in their favour c) secure the … Continue reading
John Murdoch, a political inspiration
John Murdoch (1818-1903), originally uploaded by Old Man of Mow. John Murdoch the Kilt, my great-grand-uncle, was a successful political campaigner in Scotland in the 19th century. A journalist and land-reformer, he was largely responsible for the campaign that led … Continue reading
Liberal Democrats regain initiative in Beeston
The Beeston branch of the Liberal Democrats has responded to Labour’s deployment of Janet and David Patrick by selecting veteran liberal campaigner, John Patrick, to stand in the Rylands Ward in the Borough elections in May. Positive politics can be … Continue reading
Forget local politics, this is the Big Society in action!
With the family website not updated in a while I thought to share a post I just made to the BungoBlog on civic mindedness which will strike a cord with potential voters in certain Broxtowe wards. My assumption is that … Continue reading
Janet Patrick and David Patrick to contest Beeston for Labour in the Broxtowe local elections
Both mum and I were selected by Labour to represent the party in the local government elections in May. In a packed meeting in Beeston Labour members interviewed 8 candidates for 4 positions. Mum was selected for Beeston West and … Continue reading
Janet Patrick, why I am standing for election as a councillor
Many friends have asked me why, at my age, do I want to bother with the cut and thrust of local politics when I could happily continue with my career and my social activism in other ways. I must say … Continue reading
David Patrick: why I’m standing for selection as a Labour Councillor
Last September I attended the Labour Party conference where I was inspired to become more active in politics following Ed Milliband’s election as Leader. I feel part of his ‘new generation’ and would like to strengthen my commitment to the … Continue reading
