Conservative Party Chairman Welcomed to Lincolnshire

Conservatives across Lincolnshire will be welcoming the Conservative Party Chairman, Baroness Warsi, to a reception this evening.

Cllr. Mrs. Rachel Hubbard, Conservative (Lincoln Bracebridge Division), who is the County Chairman will welcome Baroness Warsi with representatives of the constituencies of the Lincolnshire area, which includes both North and North East Lincolnshire as well as the County of Lincolnshire.

The visit comes swiftly, following the defection of Roger Helmer MEP to the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP), which followed an acrimonious period between Mr. Helmer and Baroness Warsi, waged publicly in the press, over his resignation and the succession of Rupert Matthews. The Chairman can undoubtedly expect the forthright views of local activists to be expressed to her this evening. At the 1922 Committee, of Conservative Members of Parliament, last week it is reported that Baroness Warsi received a hostile reception - and not just from the usual suspects.

It is believed that the Party Chairman will present an award to the Lincolnshire Conservative Policy Forum for the response to the NHS policy paper circulated in 2011.

No2AV: Ken Clarke Launches Campaign in Lincoln

Rt. Hon. Kenneth Clarke QC MP

The Lord Chancellor, Secretary of State for Justice, the Rt. Hon. Kenneth Clarke MP QC is expected to be in Lincoln later today launching the Lincolnshire Conservatives' No2AV campaign.

He is expected to address local activists this morning and address the issue of why getting a 'no' vote in the referendum on Thursday, 5th May 2011 is so important.

Spreading the No2AV message is very important in the run up to the crucial referendum on AV.

Conservative County Chairman, Cllr. Mrs. Rachel Hubbard, said:

"If the referendum is not in our favour there is no opportunity to go back again, the AV voting system will become law immediately and our [First-Past-The-Post] system will be lost forever at General Elections. Lincolnshire is has a huge role to play in helping stop this convoluted and unfair voting system."

EXCLUSIVE: Lincolnshrire Conservative Future's New Team

Members of Lincolnshire Conservative Future met at the White Hart, Bailgate, Lincoln today for their Annual General Meeting and have elected a new team to head up the organisation. The result of the elections is: 

• Area Chairman: Mr. Chris Green (Louth CF) UNOPPOSED
• Deputy Chairman (Political): Mr. Aaron Spencer (Boston CF) ELECTED, Mr. Robin-Hunter Clarke (Skegness CF)
• Deputy Chairman (Membership & Finance): Mr. Thomas Ashton (Boston CF) UNOPPOSED
• Vice Chair (Social Action): Miss Poppy Hubbard (Lincoln CF) UNOPPOSED
• Vice Chair (Universities): Mr. Mark Dixon (Lincoln CF) UNOPPOSED
• Vice Chair (Events): Mr. James Hopkins (Louth CF) UNOPPOSED

Lincolnshire CF Area Team (from left to right): Thomas Ashton,
Chris Green, Holly Hubbard,  James Hopkins, Mark Dixon
and Aaron Spencer.

The young Conservatives also held a conference which had presentations including: the No2AV Campaign, Conservative Policy Forum, Campaign 2011 and guest speaker Karl McCartney MP for the Lincoln Constituency who talked about the 'national picture' and took questions.

EXCLUSIVE: Conservatives' New Lincolnshire Area Team Elected

Cllr. Mrs. Rachel Hubbard has been elected as Conservative Party Chairman for the Lincolnshire Area, which includes the County of Lincolnshire and the five constituencies of the south humber. She is joined by Cllr. Kelly Smith as Deputy Chairman (Political) and by Mr. Richard Davies as Deputy Chairman (Membership). Mr. Peter Sunderland, Chairman of the Lincoln Conservative Association has been co-opted as County Treasurer.