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Jacqui Lait to retire

Jacqui is to retire at the next General Election. Below is her official letter to Association Chairman, Tony Power.

Mr Tony Power,
Beckenham Constituency Association,
31 Beckenham Road ,
Beckenham,
BR3 4PR.

September 20, 2009.

It has been my pleasure and privilege to serve as Beckenham’s Member of Parliament for nearly 12 years now but, with the prospect of a Conservative government after the next election, I have for some months now been considering whether it might be time for me to move over for a younger person. Indeed, I first mentioned that I was thinking about retirement to the Chief Whip in March this year.

Given the probable timing of the next General Election, I thought it only fair to the constituency to come to a final decision over the summer months.

I am therefore writing formally to confirm my intention to retire at the General Election, now expected in 2010. Not only will the new Beckenham constituency be able to move into the exciting years ahead with a younger and refreshing new candidate, but I will be free to take up new challenges while still of an age to contribute fully to the future of our country.

I will obviously remain an active MP until the dissolution of this Parliament and I look forward to working with new candidate for Beckenham over the coming months.

I would like to thank you and all officers and members of the Association for their active support and kindness to me as MP and to Peter and I look forward to being able to thank them more personally in due course.

 

Tuesday 22 September 2009

Select Ward

Strong Feelings On Immigration In Beckenham

I have been tackled more and more on the subject of immigration. But yesterday I had a very long conversation about it with three people in Hayes.

Wednesday 21 April 2010

Supporting Service Personnel

On 9th March Bob, together with Chris Phillips Conservative candidate for Lewisham West and Penge and Colin Bloom, Conservative candidate for Erith and Thamesmead, led a group, wanting to get better treatment for wounded ex-service personnel, in to see Shadow Defence Secretary, Dr Liam Fox.

Tuesday 9 March 2010

Combining Forces

Three wards from the current Beckenham constituency are to be part of West Lewisham and Penge constituency at the General Election.

Saturday 6 February 2010

Bob meets the bosses

Bob met Boris Johnson on 4th January. Boris told him that he was fully aware how much local support he had received from Beckenham and said he would not forget it. Fourteen days later, on 18th January, Bob had a meeting with David Cameron.

Monday 18 January 2010

Keston, Bromley Common and Hayes join Beckenham Constituency

With effect from the General Election voters in Keston, Bromley Common and Hayes are part of the Beckenham Constituency.

Saturday 19 December 2009

Visiting St Christopher's Hospice

Dame Cicely Saunders founded St Christopher's Hospice in Lawrie Park Road, Sydenham.

Friday 11 December 2009

On the Doorstep

Since being selected as Conservative Prospective Parliamentary Candidate Bob has spent a great deal of time walking the streets and meeting constituents in their homes so that he can hear their views.

Wednesday 9 December 2009

Candidate Selection

Beckenham Conservative Association is delighted to announce its prospective Parliamentary candidate who was chosen on Sunday 6th December at an Open Primary meeting held at Langley Park School for Boys.

Monday 7 December 2009

In the Media

Bob has been a frequent media commentator over the years since he left the Army in 1996. His main specialist topics have been politics, strategy, defense and the rights of disabled soldiers.

Thursday 5 November 2009

Jacqui Lait to retire

Jacqui is to retire at the next General Election.

Tuesday 22 September 2009