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Vote Lib Dem and stop worrying

Vote Lib Dem and stop worrying.Follow your heart - it's about time for some change in the UK.

Ian Silver ● 6028d5 Comments ● 6028d

Who needs politicians?

Sorry to be a bore folks but today I received the ICG glossy election leaflet for Isleworth entitled "Who Needs Politicians?"  Interestingly CLLR Phil Andrews is "Organiser of the ICG" whereas he is the Leader of the ICG party in Hounslow. Even more interesting is that Andrew Sibley, the new candidate in Isleworth is described as being "more recently Political Assistant to the Community Group on the London Borough of Hounslow"So, The ICG is NOT political but has a POLITICAL assistant. Will they ever make their mind up? Come on ICG, just admit that you are a political party.

Christopher Boucher ● 6043d37 Comments ● 6028d

Labour, My Dad must be turning in his grave

My Father was a life long Socialist and Labour party supporter. He fought in Spain with International Brigrade against Franco and his fascists and then against Hitler. I wonder today after watching the disgraceful way in which Gordon Brown Prime Minister slandered an elderly lady for simply asking a question what my Father would say.I think he would have been sickened by the two faced arrogance displayed by this man and the contempt he showed towards this ladyby branding her a bigot. It would seem to me that this contempt isnot just the preserve of the Labour leader, as it seems to extend locally to our MP Anne Keen who could not be bothered to up to the hustings in Brentford.This is not the party my Father supported, these people are not fit to lead this country.

Robert Ayres ● 6035d53 Comments ● 6028d

Your ideas for next MP's first question to next Prime Minister of Britain...?

I've always said that if elected on 6 May I want to be a constituency MP.  That's why I'm inviting local residents to post suggestions here or email me ideas for my first question to the new Prime Minister, should I be elected as the constituency's new MP.Your question could be anything from the local to a global concern.  I am making no assumptions about the result of the election: you, the voters, will decide. What I hope I am making clear is that if I am elected I would endeavour to develop a different, stronger relationship with local people.  Actively encouraging you to propose questions that I ask in parliamentary questions is just the first step.  My priority is to be accessible to you and be your voice in Parliament.If I am elected this is the one of many changes I would introduce to ensure that my parliamentary work reflects the needs and interests of the people of Chiswick, Brentford, Hounslow, Isleworth, Gunnersbury and Osterley.Suggestions should be texted to 07788 116159 or emailed to hi@andrewdakers.com by midnight on Monday 3 May -- or posted here.The most common five questions will then feature in a poll on www.andrewdakers.com through to election day – 6 May– when the most popular question will be announced.I have also explained this in a short video message:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3n5k7mGzuQ (Note the slightly extended deadline above!)Best wishes and thank you,Andrew

Andrew Dakers ● 6031d13 Comments ● 6028d

Best gun to shoot magpies

What is the best rifle to get to shoot magpies (I think it's legal but advice appreciated). The ones around here are driving me mad. Can they be eaten? Any suggestions for recipes - I've done pigeon; they're nice. Mmmmm.

Ian Silver ● 6029d1 Comments ● 6028d

Ann Keen visting the Ivybridge today

I hear that our Annie is visiting the Somali community on the Ivybridge today in a desperate appeal for their votes though I understand she will not be getting the reception she expects from them as they have seen through the lies that have been peddled to them on their doorstop by her team and are not impressed by the tactics employed by them!

Paul Fisher ● 6029d4 Comments ● 6029d

Its not always nasty during a local election

I had the pleasure of having a brief chat with the Isleworth Labour candidate Ed Mayne yesterday afternoon while out and about and I have to say that he came across as a really nice guyI think he will go far in local politics one day and after we shook hands we both wished each other all the best though both I suspect not meaning this coming Thursday ;-)

Paul Fisher ● 6029d1 Comments ● 6029d

trailer stolen sunday night

Our car trailer was stolen from outside 24 Brook rd south on Sunday night, at around 9.30.Our neighbour saw someone take it and told us straight away, my husband went looking everywhere on his scooter as soon as he found out. (within minutes)it is a small halfords one with the number plates XYY 340 F or LUC 491Xplease PM me if you think you have seen it  since yesterday.  : (we are contacting the police of course.

Mary OConnor ● 6029d0 Comments ● 6029d

Isleworth's own website

Hello. Just a quick note for any visitors from Isleworth to say that a new website and forum has been launched for the town at www.isleworthtw7.net. Cheers!Paul

Paul Davis ● 6031d6 Comments ● 6030d

Declon... We've got your mobile...

Bit of a long shot but if anyone knows Declon (he's a car mechanic) lives on Brentford Lock (don't know which apartment!)  He serviced my partners car on Saturday and left his mobile in his car.  The mobile is locked so we can't phone him to let him know we have got it.  We don't know his surname either.Hopefully,Fran

Fran Naughton ● 6030d0 Comments ● 6030d

CHURCHES inBrentford: 50-90% ofthetime NOBODY is in the church buildings=REHEARSAL SPACE FOR SINGING

CHURCHES in Brentford: 50-90% of the time NOBODY is in the church buildings = REHEARSAL SPACE FOR SINGING.People from churches say they love people. Will you prove it in the real? PLEASE, will you help me? I am a young man who is looking for a charitable community/person who could help me to find a quiet space in West London where I could intensively rehearse singing at least 12 hours daily to record my DEMO with my own music equipment. If you have any little space (at least 1x2 metres, any cellar, basement, storage, cubby, office, workroom or whatever - please suggest), please, can you help me? I can regularly rehearse at any times it is possible according to our arrangement, (including in the nights if the space is only available in the nights). In return, I could keep your property tidy (I cannot offer any money but I can offer my work, (suggest what work you would like (e.g.: keeping your property tidy, pet-sitting, dog-walking etc.)). If you think you can help me with a space where I could intensively rehearse singing at least 12 hours daily, please, suggest where and when (time and date) we could meet to talk about details in person. If you cannot decide about this matter, please, forward this message to whom it may concern. ANY ADVICE IS WELCOME.In advanced thank you very much for understanding

George Jiri ● 6031d0 Comments ● 6031d

last weeks Hustings, Any reports?

I was stuck on the tube in East London and missed the hustings.Was it a proper turnout of candidates? Did any issues actually get properly answered by anyone?

Michael Brandt ● 6031d1 Comments ● 6031d

SOFT TOYS WANTED

Soft toys in good condition wanted by a neighbourhood charity based in Twickenham for a fund rasing event in May.  You will not have to drop them off as I will collect.  The name of the chairty is H.A.N.D.S.  We help mainly elderly people in the local community.  Many thanks to anyone who replies.

Sheila Wright ● 6034d2 Comments ● 6033d

Steam train in Brentford Saturday 1/05/10 1314

Southern Region Merchant Navy Class 4-6-2 no 35028 Clan Line http://uksteam.info/tours/t10/t0501a.htm

Craig Quilliam ● 6034d2 Comments ● 6033d

Drugs are an election issue - Facebook group

Not that you would know it from the leader (mass)debates, the facebook group; Drugs are an election issue was set up last night join if you like, invite friends, make it an issue!

Philip Walsh ● 6033d0 Comments ● 6033d

Latest Odds From Paddy Power

Paddy Power are offering the following odds for the winner of the Brentford and Isleworth seatConservative 2/7Lib Dems     9/2Labour       5/1The Feltam and Heston seat odds areLabour   4/9Conservative 13/8Lib Dem  66/1Has anyone out there had a bet?

Paul Fisher ● 6034d3 Comments ● 6033d

Today in 1909

Lloyd George's budget started our whole welfare system when (along with Churchill) he radicalised attitudes to workers & poverty and the responsibilities to be accepted by land owners and employers (and the government).And it still remains today.They call it the "Budget of the Century", and rightly so.It was Liberal.

Ian Silver ● 6034d2 Comments ● 6033d

Local Labour caught trying to deceive the electorate AGAIN...

http://www.hounslowtw3.net/news/3787-community-group-condemns-deceitful-labour-canvassing-techniquesVanessa will be taking her posters down if they're not careful.

James Dash ● 6036d13 Comments ● 6034d

Wierd Leaflet from Ann Keen

After years of receiving nothing from Ann Keen or the Labour Party,we finally received a small A5 size leaflet from her yesterday. One page is devoted totally to her position on hunting which somewhat wierd as hunting is not exactly a major issue in Brentford and Isleworth. In addition it is not a party political issue as any future votes on this issue would be on a free vote basis - unwhipped.The second page is devoted to the Labour Government's record on Animal Welfare.Since 1997, there have certainly been improvements regarding welfare - not only in the UK but in the EU as a whole. I am quite sure that such measures would have been introduced by any Government- whether the Conservatives (with their strong rural base and support from farmers and animals lovers), Liberal Democrat (another party with support in rural areas)or Labour (a predominantly urban party). I fail to see what credit Mrs Keen is trying to claim for this.It is noteworthy that Mrs Keen's leaflet does not mention Hunting and Killing Innocent Iraqi Civilians, the National Debt, the Labour Government's Record Deficit, Rising Unemployment, Rising Taxation, the NHS, Education, Immigration, the Incompetence of Gordon Brown, the Lisbon Treaty or a host of other issues which could be loosely grouped under the heading Human Welfare.Perhaps Mrs Keen has given up on persuading ordinary human beings for voting for her and is concentrating on winning the endorsement of fringe groups such as the Animal Liberation Front.Maybe the Animal Liberation Front is funding her campaign ?Perhaps she will explain herself at the Hustings at Christ Church Turnham Green, Chiswick at 730 pm on Friday

David Giles ● 6036d9 Comments ● 6034d

Tory MP praises Ann Keen for being "one of the Government's best Ministers"

“She [Ann Keen] is widely and correctly regarded as one of the Government’s best Ministers, not only because of her genuine concern for health matters but because of her ability to get things done."– Conservative MP Peter Bone.

Sharon Smith ● 6043d11 Comments ● 6034d