Jack Whalley

South West
Conservative Future

Regional Chairman Candidate

Manifesto
Election 2010

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Welcome
A few words
Welcome to the manifesto of Jack Whalley, your
choice for South West Regional Chairman for
Conservative Future.

Why vote for me? I have a proven track record

within Conservative Future. My determination to
ensure that communications between members,
transparency and accountability and obtaining
funding are second to none. I am a candidate who will ensure that
your voice is heard.

I have been involved in the Conservative Party for several years

now, and without a doubt I can say I've enjoyed every minute of
my time so far. Every minute. Some might be surprised by that,
but it's true. From the thrill of election night counts to that feeling
you get when you clinch that all-important
speaker, you can't beat it. I feel that the time is
now right to put myself forward to serve
Conservative Future in the South West.

As chairman of the Bath branch of Conservative

Future, I have responsibility for developing our
presence at the University of Bath, Bath Spa
University and under-30s in the city. At well over
one hundred members and with unprecedented
levels of growth, I have demonstrated the skills
and determination required to be successful here.

During the 2008 elections, I was involved the

Conservative victories in Hyndburn, Lancashire. In 2009, I
campaigned in the Pendle and Hyndburn constituencies, for the
county council elections. In addition, I also led a campaign for a
Bath based residents group fighting for compensation for their
mistreatment.

During the 2010 elections, I was principally involved

in the Bath campaign in which we were able to send
out over 40 students on the doorsteps in the run up
to the election with many more on Election Day.

If you have any questions about me, what I believe

in or what plans I have for the South West, please
don’t hesitate to contact me using one of the
methods outlined on the back page of this
manifesto.

Please support me, Jack Whalley, as your choice for South West
Regional Chairman.

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Increased Communications

1
The South West is home longer be top down disappointed by the
to a diverse range of CF only. Instead, level of publicity and
branches. Quite simply, communication will communication. With a
I feel that there is a lot work from the bottom branch with over one
of room for up and even between hundred members,
improvement in branches. It's about never were we emailed
communication. I want what the regional team by the Regional or
to communicate with can do for you, not just Area teams.”
members in all areas, be what you can do for the
it studying members or region.
constituency members. I
will provide regular “Over my time
updates. You want to be working with
'in the loop'? I'll make the team in
sure you are. Bath, I have
Communication will no been regularly

Generating Discussion

2
How should CF in the is. I want to ensure opportunity to
South West be maximum levels of contribute in the
organised? We've all got accountability, running of the
our own opinions, and providing you with Regional or Area
as a party member, plenty of opportunities teams.”
that's only natural. What to voice your
I know is that it's your opinions... safe in
right to be heard by the knowledge you
those who have will be listened to!
responsibility in the
party. “Over the previous
years, never has a
I aim to put an end to discussion forum
unanswered e-mails and been aired and
cries for help. We all never has a
know how frustrating it member had the

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Empowering Individuals

3
Straight from the heart everything I possibly team. Often such
of our national can to make sure that dedicated individuals
manifesto, I want to put branch committees and are never noted or
power back into the members can achieve appreciated. Similarly,
hands of local CF their goals. No more top down support is
members. Branch restricted branches often tough to obtain.”
chairmen should no struggling to perform
longer go without basic CF functions.
reward for their
dedication and displays “Having witnessed
of initiative. From now unprecedented growth
on we will publicly within the Bath
recognise successful branches, it would not
recruitment drives, have been possible
events and campaign without the help and
days. I will provide support of a great

Encouraging Collaboration

4
We should work speakers should benefit cross-communication
together to share everyone across the between branches.”
campaign expertise and region.
event plans. There is
absolutely no reason “Many times,
why the region events are
shouldn't have events under-
which spread across the attended or
whole of the South West lacking the
and allow everyone to great
get involved. To avoid turnout they
low turn-outs at events, deserve.
I will provide a central This is
forum for discussion always
and invitation sharing. hindered by
Campaign days and the lack of

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Endorsements
A few reasons why you should vote for Jack
Jon Grinham, Bath Spa University
“Jack was absolutely pivotal in helping us to set
up a brand new branch at our university.
Without his help it would have been incredibly
difficult, and for his time and energy our branch
should be forever grateful. Jack will make a
great regional chairman—I am delighted to be
supporting him.”

Fabian Richter, Candidate for Bath (GE 2010)

“Jack is an incredibly effective CF leader who will
make a great South West regional chairman. We
polled more strongly on campus than in Bath as a
whole in May's general election - this was entirely due
to Jack's great organisational and campaigning skills.”

Will Lavender, Bristol

“One of my personal highlights of the 2010 general
election campaign was working with Jack. Not only did he
have energy and determination, he was great fun to work
with. Jack has a good sense of humour and I can’t see
anyone else doing a better job as regional chairman than
him.”

Simon Cavalier-Jones (former candidate)

“Jack is the only candidate who can deliver real
change in the South West, along with being a sound
guy he has great ideas and will be an asset to
any group. Elect Jack Whalley, now.”

George-Konstantinos Charonis (University of Bath)

“I know Jack a little bit from when I was working for the
Students' Union and he was Chair of Conservative Future.
Though I'm not a Tory I'd like to say Jack was excellent at
facilitating and ensuring communication between the local
PPC and the Students' Union, he seemed to have a genuine
passion for working in the party's best interest and
promoting it's cause in a highly professional manner.”

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Jack Whalley
South West Conservative Future
Regional Chairman Candidate
Manifesto: Election 2010

Telephone 07981 256 530

E-mail jack@jack-whalley.co.uk
Website jack-whalley.co.uk
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