Deal Labour Exchange launched (04 Mar 2010)
Deal Labour Exchange has been launched. Charlie and Cllrs Wayne Elliot and Keith Turner worked to make this happen - and it's already a success with job adverts up at the Landmark Centre. Go for a coffee . . . get a job!
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Unemployment up (26 Feb 2010)
The Dover Express reports on local unemployment being up. Charlie comments on the action we need to get more jobs and money locally.
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Pressure for a proper hospital (25 Feb 2010)
The Dover Express reports on Charlie pressing for a proper hospital in Dover. The Government's health chiefs now say they will include "urgent care". It's not very clear what that means . . .
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Labour port privatisation to be reviewed by Conservatives (18 Feb 2010)
Charlie Elphicke's strong opposition to Gordon Brown's sale of our port gains momentum. Shadow Transport Secretary Theresa Villiers MP says the Conservatives would review Labour's port sell off plan if elected to Government.
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YourDover on Gordon Brown's plan to sell our port (10 Feb 2010)
YourDover report on revelations that Gordon Brown is planning to sell our port to the French.
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Daily Mail on Brown's plan to sell our port (08 Feb 2010)
The Daily Mail reports that Gordon Brown plans to sell the port of Dover to the French.
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Is Dover about to be sold to the French? (07 Feb 2010)
So asks the News of the World . . . who report on a leak from the Government bankers who are working on the sale of our port. Charlie speaks out against the sale of our port.
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Port privatisation (16 Jan 2010)
All Labour, Conservative and Lib Dems candidates for Dover & Deal oppose privatisation of the port. Sadly, Gordon Brown is pressing ahead regardless of what anyone else has to say.
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Election predictions (12 Jan 2010)
Further election predictions in the local papers. The current polls point to a blue sweep across Kent. We'll see . . . !
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Spotlight on violent crime in coastal towns (06 Jan 2010)
Your Dover reports on the recent visit by Shadow Home Secretary Chris Grayling MP. Chris Grayling expressed concern about figures showing violent crime is rising fast in coastal towns. Charlie took Chris to see the port and they discussed border security matters. Charlie is concerned Labour's plans to sell off the port could harm our border security.
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Will Kent turn blue at the election? (12 Nov 2009)
The Dover Express think so . . . but there's no complacency here!
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Conservatives' bold new vision for Deal (04 Nov 2009)
In Your Deal, Charlie sets out the vision the Conservatives have for Deal to enjoy a new renaisaance.
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Health facility under threat (23 Oct 2009)
The predictions Charlie made have turned out to be true. The health facility is under threat. Interestingly, the current MP who claimed Charlie was "scaremongering" about it now says he always knew the money wouldn't be there for ever. Charlie thinks we need to get on with it, build the polyclinic Labour planned and elect a Conservative Government so we can have a proper hospital locally with bed and doctor led emergency services.
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Action on poverty (22 Oct 2009)
A report in the Dover Express on how Charlie joined the current MP and the possible Lib Dem Parliamentary candidate John Brigden to make the case against poverty. Charlie spoke of how he supported emission free power generation alongside fuel cell or battery powered cars for the nation, so that we can all breathe easier.
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Charlie praises South Kent College (15 Oct 2009)
In this Dover Express article, Charlie discusses what we can do to get more jobs and money locally. He also praises the contribution made by South Kent College.
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Annabel Shaw makes a brilliant speech (14 Oct 2009)
Annabel, the 15 year old daughter for former Dover MP David Shaw, gave a brilliant speech to Conservative Party Conference. The remarks of the current Labour MP are somewhat ungracious . . . ! Not really a way to speak of a minor.
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French say we should open our doors (09 Oct 2009)
Non! There is a reason we want to see border security . . . we don't want drugs, guns or anything else coming through our colander borders that doesn't have permission to be here! We do need to target human traffickers and bring them to book.
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What do you do when you've failed to deliver? (08 Oct 2009)
Rant at your opponent it seems! Following Charlie's warning that we need to get on with the health facility or risk losing the money, the Labour MP thought it best to put in one of the deeply personal attacks he is so well known for. Charlie was happy to point out the basic facts of the matter . . . which the MP then admitted a week or two later (see later cuttings).
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Charlie sticks up for local healthcare (01 Oct 2009)
In this article, Charlie expresses concern that Dover should have a health facility, which the Conservatives can upgrade in Government to be a proper hospital.
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Call for action on Human Trafficking (15 Sep 2009)
In this article in the News of the World, Charlie calls for action on Human Trafficking. He describes it as modern day slavery, one of the biggests scandals in Britain today.
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Charlie's expenses pledge (20 Aug 2009)
Report in the Dover Express on Charlie's pledge not to abuse expenses if he were to be the Member of Parliament for Dover & Deal.
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Human traffickers walk free (20 Aug 2009)
The Dover Express reports on how the incompetence of the Crown Prosecution Service allowed an alleged human trafficker to walk free. Charlie calls for stronger action to tackle this menance.
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Call for better local attractions (13 Aug 2009)
In this Dover Express article, Charlie Elphicke sets out his ideas on how we can have more great family days out and get the best from our local attractions.
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Dover Express critical of MP expenses (25 Jun 2009)
In this front page, the Dover Express is critical of the Labour MP and his expense claims.
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Even more election predictions (25 Jun 2009)
But the election is in fact a long way off and it ain't over until the fat lady sings . . . !
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Election predictions (28 May 2009)
More election predictions saying the Conservatives will do well in East Kent . . .
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Our economic future (09 Mar 2009)
A report of Charlie's talk to the Deal and Walmer Chamber of Commerce about how we can get more jobs and money into our area. Charlie spoke about the need to get a fair share of infrastructure investment for us.Download (pdf, 782kb)
Supporting our local economy (12 Feb 2009)
The East Kent Mercury reports on how Charlie's backing for our local economy. Charlie is teaming up with local businesses to conduct a survey of what will encourage more people to use our high streets and support our local economy.Download (pdf, 1220kb)
System unfair to children in care (04 Feb 2009)
Your Dover report on Charlie's campaign to give our vulnerable kids love and stability - and putting a stop to the business of children in care being shipped around the country.Download (pdf, 1278kb)
Care kids dumped in Kent, miles from home (01 Feb 2009)
News of the World report on 1 February 2009 on Charlie's campaign to stamp out child dumping in Kent. Children in care around the country, having been taken away from their parents are ripped out of their home communities and placed in Kent. Charlie thinks it's unfair on the kids. He thinks the care system needs wide ranging reform that will give children the stability and love they need to do well at school and succeed in life.Download (pdf, 651kb)
MPs' expenses should be published (23 Jan 2009)
Here Charlie challenges Gwynfor Prosser MP to publish full details of his expenses saying "To serve should be an honour and a vocation, not a living and a trough"Download (pdf, 646kb)
Call to solve port strike (20 Nov 2008)
Charlie Elphicke opposes privatisation of the Port of Dover and is against port workers being outsourced on National Security grounds. Charlie is concerned the Government now intends to sell off the port.Download (pdf, 794kb)
A polyclinic is not good enough! (25 Sep 2008)
Charlie Elphicke explains why Dover needs a proper hospital.Download (pdf, 872kb)
Fetes and pundits! (24 Jul 2008)
Coverage of Charlie enjoying Eastry fete, while the local press reports Dover and Deal is likely to be lost by Labour at the next General Election.Download (pdf, 656kb)
Black Christmas to come? (10 Jul 2008)
Charlie Elphicke warns that Christmas 2008 looks set to be tough, with the cost of living rising sharply. He says we need to free up the mortgage market and cut taxes.Download (pdf, 519kb)
"you lot are all the same!" (10 Jul 2008)
Oh really? Here the local press report the Labour MP voting for even more expenses, while Charlie Elphicke fights for Dover to have a proper hospital.Download (pdf, 751kb)
Backing business (19 Jun 2008)
With Shadow Chancellor George Osborne MP, Charlie visited Pfizer. Philip Hammond MP visited Dover to meet hauliers and hear their concerns.Download (pdf, 635kb)
A second hospital for Ashford! (18 Jun 2008)
Dover needs a proper hospital. So what do they do . . . build a second hospital in Ashford. You couldn't make it up!Download (pdf, 1285kb)
Schools, hospital and our local economy (18 Jun 2008)
Cuttings where Charlie slates the Government plans to close local secondary schools, the Government's making such a mess of local healthcare and meeting hauliers with Philip Hammond MP.Download (pdf, 965kb)
Help for the low paid (12 Jun 2008)
Shadow Chancellor George Osborne MP explains why taxes need to be kept down - especially for the low paid.Download (pdf, 526kb)
Conservatives pledge a proper hospital for Dover (06 Jun 2008)
A report of Shadow Health Secretary Andrew Lansley MP's meeting with Dover hospital campaigners organised by Charlie Elphicke.Download (pdf, 881kb)
More on the Conservatives support for a Dover proper hospital (05 Jun 2008)
Further reports in the Dover Express on Mr Lansley's visit and reactions.Download (pdf, 867kb)
Marching for a hospital (29 May 2008)
Report in the Mercury about the march for a Dover hospital. Charlie Elphicke strongly supports Reg Hansell and the Health campaigners.Download (pdf, 1352kb)
Transport concern (01 May 2008)
Report in the Dover Express on the visit by Theresa Villiers MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport.Download (pdf, 556kb)
Concern about mortgage repossessions (24 Apr 2008)
Your Dover reported Charlie Elphicke's concerns that many houses could be repossessed if the economy took a turn for the worse. Charlie also attacked the Government's decision to abolish the 10p rate of tax.Download (pdf, 880kb)
Concern about housing in Whitfield (23 Apr 2008)
Whitfield is threatened with being turned into a NewTown. Charlie Elphicke is opposed to so many houses locally.Download (pdf, 839kb)
News of the World - Wages are falling (20 Apr 2008)
The News of the World reported Charlie Elphicke's study of hw wages have not been going up for years across the country. Of course, real wages in Dover & Deal have fallen over £1,000 in the last five years. This is why it's so important we get our fair share!Download (pdf, 0kb)
Families struggle with cost of living (07 Feb 2008)
Report on Charlie's concerns for local families struggling with the rising cost of living.Download (pdf, 728kb)
News of the World - Broke Britain (03 Feb 2008)
A report on Charlie Elphicke's study showing how families are worse off since Labour came to power. Taxes have risen £8,000 and household bills have all gone through the roof, leaving people feeling the pinch.Download (pdf, 0kb)
We need proper transport investment! (24 Jan 2008)
Charlie Elphicke calls for Dover to have a fair share of transport investment.Download (pdf, 536kb)
Immigration is not properly controlled (06 Jan 2008)
Concern is expressed by Shadow Home Secretary and Charlie Elphicke about how the Government has allowed the immigration system to descend into chaos.Download (pdf, 828kb)
The need for proper road investment (20 Dec 2007)
Charlie Elphicke organised for Shadow Transport Ministers and the Kent County Council leadership to come and see the investment that is needed in local transport infrastructure. Better infrastructure means more jobs and local economic growth.Download (pdf, 631kb)
Tackling the broken society will mean less homes needed (29 Nov 2007)
An article in the Dover Express explaining that if we get the workless back into work and keeping families together would mean less new homes would be needed and we could keep more of our green open spaces.Download (pdf, 111kb)
Interview in Your Dover (26 Nov 2007)
Charlie Elphicke interviewed in Your Dover about being the Prospective Conservative MP for Dover & Deal.Download (pdf, 749kb)
Caring about young people (21 Nov 2007)
A letter from a young person who feels Charlie Elphicke cares about and understands the concerns of teenagers.Download (pdf, 131kb)
Concern about unemployment (15 Nov 2007)
Article in the Mercury on Charlie Elphicke's concern about unemployment locally.Download (pdf, 377kb)
A night out with the Police (14 Nov 2007)
Charlie Elphicke reports in Your Dover on his night out with the Police in Dover.Download (pdf, 1281kb)
Throwing down the gauntlet (10 Oct 2007)
After Gordon Brown bottled the election, Dover's Labour MP went on and on about how he would have won. So Charlie Elphicke challenged him to put his job where his mouth was. Once again, he didn't deliver . . .Download (pdf, 526kb)
Broken society concerns (13 Aug 2007)
Iain Duncan Smith MP visited Dover to hear about the concerns that society is "broken". Former Labour Mayor Ken Tranter joined the Conservative Party.Download (pdf, 695kb)
Making Dover greater! (09 Aug 2007)
An article in the Dover Express where Charlie Elphicke explains his positive vision for the regeneration and future prosperity of Dover.Download (pdf, 180kb)
We're no better off than in 2001 (15 Mar 2007)
Daily Mail look at Charlie Elphicke's Centre for Policy Studies report in Spring 2007 showing that we're no better off than we were four or five years before.Download (pdf, 429kb)
We're no better off than in 2001 (14 Jan 2007)
Daily Telegraph front page report on Charlie Elphicke's Centre for Policy Studies article in Spring 2007 showing that we're no better off than we were four or five years before.Download (pdf, 429kb)
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