Stratford CAN Campaign News
Our Reaction to the 2024 General Election Result
Commenting on the election of Manuela Perteghella as MP for Stratford on Avon, Stratford CAN spokesperson David Spencer said, “Stratford CAN extends our warmest congratulations to Lib Dem candidate Manuela Perteghella for her victory in Stratford Upon Avon in the General Election. Stratford has been a Conservative seat since it was created in 1950. Voters
Stratford CAN not fighting seat, urges others to ‘vote local’
Our decision not to contest the seat, and our message to constituents on how to vote in the forthcoming General Election as covered in the Stratford Herald.
Stratford CAN: Candidate Statement
Stratford CAN: Candidate Statement Stratford CAN is confirming today that, reluctantly, we will not be running a candidate in the upcoming General Election. This is not a decision we have reached lightly. Stratford CAN was set up to remove our previous neglectful, absentee MP, Nadhim Zahawi. We were delighted when he stood down as the
Tories select ex-MP Clarkson for election
The Stratford Herald covers the Constituency Conservative Party’s decision to select Chris Clarkson as their prospective candidate for the Stratford Upon Avon seat.
Who is Chris Clarkson, our new Conservative Party Candidate?
Who is Chris Clarkson, our new Conservative Party Candidate? Stratford Conservatives tonight have chosen Chris Clarkson, the former MP for Heywood and Middleton. Here are some facts about our new Conservative Party candidate: Clarkson was born in Germany, grew up in Lancashire, and went to University in Dundee. He was a Councillor in Salford and
General Election called – what does that mean for the Stratford Conservative selection
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a General Election which will take place on 4th July.
But what does that mean for the Stratford Conservative candidate selection process, which, as we have explained before, involved various Selection Committee’s, longlists, shortlists, and interviews.
The Stratford Selection: a thoroughly unedifying spectacle
Barely a week after the welcome decision of Nadhim Zahawi to stand down, the bunfight to win the Conservative nomination to be the official Conservative candidate for Stratford has turned into a thoroughly unedifying spectacle.
How Stratford Conservatives will choose Nadhim’s replacement
Our guide to the Conservative Party process for selecting a candidate to run in the forthcoming General Election
Stratford Herald – Letter: Let’s Not Have A Candidate Parachuted In
Our spokesperson David Spencer’s letter to the Stratford Herald arguing for a local conservative candidate to end the string of parachute MPs who have put their careers ahead of constituents.
BBC News – Nadhim Zahawi to stand down as Conservative MP at election
Nadhim Zahawi steps down as Stratford’s MP for the next election, moving swiftly to a new non-executive directorship.
SCAN Statement on End of Nadhim Zahawi As Stratford MP
Our statement on the end of Nadhim Zahawi As Stratford MP and the chance for constituents to vote for a local viable Conservative Alternative to Nadhim.
Private Eye: Not To Be?
Private Eye skewers Nadhim Zahawi for attending the Stratford Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations but paying more attention to his phone.
Stratford Herald – Letter: Conservatives Want A Viable Alternative
Our spokesperson David Spencer’s letter to the Stratford Herald making the case for a local and viable conservative candidate to replace Nadhim Zahawi.
Stratford Herald – Spotlight On MP’s Role In Telegraph Bid
Nadhim Zahawi defies ACOBA to moonlight in role mediating sale of The Telegraph outlet under investigation by Minister of Culture.
David Spencer Resignation Letter
Long time executive member of Stratford Conservative Party David Spencer resigns, this is his letter to the party.
Stratford Herald – Tory Executive Resigns To Back Stratford Can
Long time executive member of Stratford Conservative Party David Spencer resigns and joins Stratford CAN.
Stratford Herald – MP Under Fire During Festival
TImes Radio presenter mocks Nadhim Zahawi for being an absentee MP and suggests it’s time for him to move on.
Stratford Herald – MP Criticised For Giving Ethical Leadership Speech
We call out Nadhim Zahawi for the brass neck of giving a speech on ethical leadership.
Stratford Herald – We’ll Offer Tories Voters Alternative Candidate
The launch of our campaign to offer Stratford District an alternative to Nadhim Zahawi.