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The Conservative Spring Forum will be held in Cheltenham at The Centaur in the last weekend of April next year (

X factor

I'm a huge fan of X Factor. My two favorites (and for many others) have been Laura White and Diana Vickers for being such original talents.

A Commissioner for the wrong reasons?

Baroness Ashton has been confirmed as the new EU Trade Commissioner. The European Parliament approved her appointment on 22 October with 538 to 40 votes, and 63 abstentions.

In remembrance

When I am laid, am laid in earth, May my wrongs createNo trouble, no trouble in thy breast

Will Euro Membership return to the Agenda?

The Independent's Steve Richards raised that possibility in a

Political fora aren't just talking shops!!!!

In political associations, we spend alot of time campaigning and fundraising for the Party and the social events hosted are often some of the highlights of the year. However, I must talk about the benefits of holding discussions now and again on particular policies (e.g.

President-elect Obama

In an historic night, America has elected Barack Obama as its next President.

Young Ideas on Europe

Today I spent an extended lunch-hour at the Upper School of Skinners School in Stamford Hill, London. I took part in a programme called Young Ideas for Europe run by the Citizenship Foundation to inform young people about the European Union. The theme of our session was EU family friendly policies and how the approach of UK political parties differ - although I also provided an overview of how the EU works.

Young Minds, Fresh Thinking

I believe strongly in getting young people more engaged in politics and I've undertaken some work with schools, communities and organisations to achieve that end.

A packed agenda......

Today, Sayeeda Warsi, Shadow Minister for Community Cohesion and Social Action visited Gloucester. I joined Richard Graham, the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Gloucester and Baroness Warsi in Barton and Tredworth.