4 years ago today, George Bush declared that the war in Iraq was "mission accomplished".
Scottish people did not say yes to this war and yet we are caught up in this increasingly bloody conflict. 4 years ago I and 100,000 others marched in Glasgow to oppose the war.
The SNP want the Scottish Parliament to be able to bring Scottish Soldiers home from Iraq. We believe there must be a timetable for withdrawal.
With your support an SNP led Scottish Government will become a voice for peace.
Its time the Scottish people were heard. Its time to send a clear message to George Bush and Tony Blair (the weapons of mass destruction) - enough is enough in Iraq.
It time to bring our troops home.
Monday 30 April 2007
Thursday 26 April 2007
7 DAYS TO GO - END GAME FOR THE UNION
Another busy week on the campaign trail, visiting, Howford, Crookston, Priesthill, Cardonald, Deaconsbank, Jenny Lind,and Nitshill.
I also attended the STUC Black members hustings at STUC HQ this week, which I enjoyed. Questions ranged from Asylum and Immigration, Workplace rights and days of religious observance, lack of recreational facilities, and concerns over the Fascist BNP.
Thank you to those of you who are filling out my survey returns. These are showing that more and more people are switching their votes from New Labour to the SNP, many voting SNP for the first time.
New Labour's campaign of fear is not going down well on the doorsteps, and the positive message that Independence can transform Scotland and Pollok, as a better place to work and to live, is resulting in greater support than ever.
The main domestic issues which the survey returns show as most important are Council Tax, Education, Pensions, and the war in Iraq.
Keep New Labour on the run in Pollok. Only the SNP have a positive message, a message of hope over despair.
Public Opinion polls show the SNP can win here!
7 days to go before ITS TIME!
I also attended the STUC Black members hustings at STUC HQ this week, which I enjoyed. Questions ranged from Asylum and Immigration, Workplace rights and days of religious observance, lack of recreational facilities, and concerns over the Fascist BNP.
Thank you to those of you who are filling out my survey returns. These are showing that more and more people are switching their votes from New Labour to the SNP, many voting SNP for the first time.
New Labour's campaign of fear is not going down well on the doorsteps, and the positive message that Independence can transform Scotland and Pollok, as a better place to work and to live, is resulting in greater support than ever.
The main domestic issues which the survey returns show as most important are Council Tax, Education, Pensions, and the war in Iraq.
Keep New Labour on the run in Pollok. Only the SNP have a positive message, a message of hope over despair.
Public Opinion polls show the SNP can win here!
7 days to go before ITS TIME!
ITS TIME FOR CHRIS STEPHENS
For too many years, the people of Pollok have laboured under a cosy regime of politicians who have forgotten their roots and the very principles they were elected to uphold.
They are not worthy of your trust - any more than the lame duck leader at Westminster they meekly follow.
It time for Pollok Voters to have a REAL representative in the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, who has the AMBITION, VISION AND IDEALS, to see Pollok succeed as fairer, safer, healthier and wealthier place to live.
ITS TIME FOR CHRIS STEPHENS.
They are not worthy of your trust - any more than the lame duck leader at Westminster they meekly follow.
It time for Pollok Voters to have a REAL representative in the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, who has the AMBITION, VISION AND IDEALS, to see Pollok succeed as fairer, safer, healthier and wealthier place to live.
ITS TIME FOR CHRIS STEPHENS.
Friday 20 April 2007
ANOTHER BUSY WEEK
Another busy week out on the campaign visiting Bellahouston, Old Craigton, Cardonald, Moss Heights, Mosspark plus some other events. Here are the highlights;
TUESDAY
Visited STUC Annual Congress at the Royal Concert Hall for Nicola Sturgeon's visit. Nicola was well received by delegates, and our message to replace PFI with a Scottish Futures Trust model will mobilise public investment. The STUC is normally a neutral body politically and therefore it was astonishing that they took a vote on which political party to support in the election, given that many of the Trade Unions are non-affiliated.
I was also astonished to read Grahame Smith's cheap attack on Nicola. The SNP Trade Union Group has consistently held a stall at the STUC Annual Congress for over thirteen years.
In the evening I attended the General Council Dinner at the personal invitation of STUC President Katrina Murray. It was an enjoyable evening, and personally enjoyed meeting Trade Unionists from Ireland.
Wednesday
PCS HUSTINGS
I represented the SNP at this hustings in the Central Hotel. Other speakers included Tommy Sheridan (Solidarity), Patrick Harvie (Greens), Ross Renton (Lib Dems), Richard Sullivan (Tories - blue ones!), Jim McVicar (SSP) and Pauline McNeill (New Labour).
PCS (Public and Commercial Services Union) have a number of concerns, and the audience was very thoughtful, measured and considered.
Among the questions topics raised were, Violence in the Workplace, Gordon Browns plans to cut 104,000 jobs from the Civil Service, Privatisation of Public Services and Independence.
Interesting admission from Pauline McNeill that Independence would not be a disaster, and the Conservative who admitted that should the SNP win the election then there should be a Referendum on Independence.
The SNP are committed to halt privatisation of public services, will not cut the number of civil service jobs, and will introduce legislation covering Violence in the Workplace, and Corporate Culpable Homicide.
THURSDAY
Out with the team in Bellahouston, canvassing, and we managed to identify a good number of traditional Labour supporters who will be voting SNP, some for the very first time. Even those who are supporting Labour admitted they would vote yes in an Independence Referendum.
This is also evidenced in our survey returns across the Constituency.
Over the next week Pollok voters will receive my election communication from the Post Office, highlighting five key policy areas.
Only 12 days to go till - ITS TIME!
TUESDAY
Visited STUC Annual Congress at the Royal Concert Hall for Nicola Sturgeon's visit. Nicola was well received by delegates, and our message to replace PFI with a Scottish Futures Trust model will mobilise public investment. The STUC is normally a neutral body politically and therefore it was astonishing that they took a vote on which political party to support in the election, given that many of the Trade Unions are non-affiliated.
I was also astonished to read Grahame Smith's cheap attack on Nicola. The SNP Trade Union Group has consistently held a stall at the STUC Annual Congress for over thirteen years.
In the evening I attended the General Council Dinner at the personal invitation of STUC President Katrina Murray. It was an enjoyable evening, and personally enjoyed meeting Trade Unionists from Ireland.
Wednesday
PCS HUSTINGS
I represented the SNP at this hustings in the Central Hotel. Other speakers included Tommy Sheridan (Solidarity), Patrick Harvie (Greens), Ross Renton (Lib Dems), Richard Sullivan (Tories - blue ones!), Jim McVicar (SSP) and Pauline McNeill (New Labour).
PCS (Public and Commercial Services Union) have a number of concerns, and the audience was very thoughtful, measured and considered.
Among the questions topics raised were, Violence in the Workplace, Gordon Browns plans to cut 104,000 jobs from the Civil Service, Privatisation of Public Services and Independence.
Interesting admission from Pauline McNeill that Independence would not be a disaster, and the Conservative who admitted that should the SNP win the election then there should be a Referendum on Independence.
The SNP are committed to halt privatisation of public services, will not cut the number of civil service jobs, and will introduce legislation covering Violence in the Workplace, and Corporate Culpable Homicide.
THURSDAY
Out with the team in Bellahouston, canvassing, and we managed to identify a good number of traditional Labour supporters who will be voting SNP, some for the very first time. Even those who are supporting Labour admitted they would vote yes in an Independence Referendum.
This is also evidenced in our survey returns across the Constituency.
Over the next week Pollok voters will receive my election communication from the Post Office, highlighting five key policy areas.
Only 12 days to go till - ITS TIME!
JAMIE WILLIAMSON
I am sorry to report that my SNP colleague from Glasgow Baillieston, Jamie Williamson passed away yesterday.
Jamie, who had been a Nationalist activist for decades, was always a source of encouragement towards me, and many other SNP Candidates and activists. Indeed, Jamie recently attended my adoption meeting, and was very upbeat and positive.
This loss comes at a time when the SNP may well form the next executive in Holyrood.
Jamie will be in our thoughts and prayers over the next weeks.
RIP.
Jamie, who had been a Nationalist activist for decades, was always a source of encouragement towards me, and many other SNP Candidates and activists. Indeed, Jamie recently attended my adoption meeting, and was very upbeat and positive.
This loss comes at a time when the SNP may well form the next executive in Holyrood.
Jamie will be in our thoughts and prayers over the next weeks.
RIP.
Saturday 14 April 2007
ITS TIME FOR A GOVERNMENT WITH NEW IDEAS
As the elections draw closer, and having visited Penilee, Cardonald, Mosspark, Southpark Village, Darnley, Parkhouse, Priesthill, Central Pollok, and South Nitshill in the last week, it is clear more and more people are considering voting SNP, many for the first time. Indeed you may be one of them.
There's a simple reason for this. Across Pollok Constituency more and more people know that Scotland can and must be more successful. They believe that our country needs fresh thinking with a Government that cares about success for Scottish families.
On May 3rd you can choose a new MSP for Pollok, choose a new approach that will see Pollok Constituency prosper with more opportunities for all, and local taxes based on the ability to pay.
The SNP are ready to take Scotland forward. We hope you'll agree - ITS TIME FOR THE SNP.
There's a simple reason for this. Across Pollok Constituency more and more people know that Scotland can and must be more successful. They believe that our country needs fresh thinking with a Government that cares about success for Scottish families.
On May 3rd you can choose a new MSP for Pollok, choose a new approach that will see Pollok Constituency prosper with more opportunities for all, and local taxes based on the ability to pay.
The SNP are ready to take Scotland forward. We hope you'll agree - ITS TIME FOR THE SNP.
Sunday 8 April 2007
Friday 6 April 2007
ITS TIME FOR SAFER COMMUNITIES IN POLLOK
Too many of Pollok's communities are blighted by the fear of crime.
That's why the SNP is committed to making every community across Pollok safer by increasing the number of community police officers and ensuring a more visible police presence on our streets.
Rather than filling our prisons with minor offenders, and building private prisons that cost the tax payer millions, an SNP Government will ensure that prisons are used to detain dangerous criminals and punish serious offences.
We will not stand idly by while Scots are afraid to walk our streets at night, we will act to punish those who break the law.
The SNP in Government will work hard to tackle crime, reducing the crime rate in Pollok, which is 4 times higher than the Scottish average.
ITS TIME FOR SAFER COMMUNITIES IN POLLOK.
That's why the SNP is committed to making every community across Pollok safer by increasing the number of community police officers and ensuring a more visible police presence on our streets.
Rather than filling our prisons with minor offenders, and building private prisons that cost the tax payer millions, an SNP Government will ensure that prisons are used to detain dangerous criminals and punish serious offences.
We will not stand idly by while Scots are afraid to walk our streets at night, we will act to punish those who break the law.
The SNP in Government will work hard to tackle crime, reducing the crime rate in Pollok, which is 4 times higher than the Scottish average.
ITS TIME FOR SAFER COMMUNITIES IN POLLOK.
THANK YOU
Thank you to all who attended my adoption meeting. This event raised a lot of funds which will help us in our quest to sweep New Labour from Pollok.
I was delighted to welcome former Labour MP, Tommy Graham (pictured), who was raised in Pollok, who came along to show his support for my campaign. When people like Tommy and Jimmy Reid support the SNP, it is a clear signal that the SNP hold the values of social justice long since abandoned by New Labour.
More pictures of my adoption to follow.
This week I have been visiting all parts of the Constituency. It is clear our message is getting across, with many voters expressing that they will be switching to the SNP for the first time.
While me and my campaign team are out on the stump, our invisible Lib Dem opponents seem fairly confused about the name of this Constituency, either calling it Pollok or Pollock on the same page on their Glasgow website!
Only the SNP can sweep New Labour from Pollok.
Only 27 days to go - then its time!
I was delighted to welcome former Labour MP, Tommy Graham (pictured), who was raised in Pollok, who came along to show his support for my campaign. When people like Tommy and Jimmy Reid support the SNP, it is a clear signal that the SNP hold the values of social justice long since abandoned by New Labour.
More pictures of my adoption to follow.
This week I have been visiting all parts of the Constituency. It is clear our message is getting across, with many voters expressing that they will be switching to the SNP for the first time.
While me and my campaign team are out on the stump, our invisible Lib Dem opponents seem fairly confused about the name of this Constituency, either calling it Pollok or Pollock on the same page on their Glasgow website!
Only the SNP can sweep New Labour from Pollok.
Only 27 days to go - then its time!
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