2010-election
Floating voters could decide Norwich South
The Green Party say a recent Ipsos Mori poll commissioned by the Union of UEA Students, leaves the race for Norwich South still wide open. Read More…
Comedian joins campaign trail
Eddie Izzard joined the Labour campaign today, giving his support to Charles Clarke’s bid to be re-elected. Read More…
BNP field candidate in Norwich South
For the first time, the British National Party has a candidate standing for the Norwich South constituency. Len Heather is one of forty candidates standing for the BNP across the East. Paul Morris, the BNP press officer explained why so many are standing on May 6th: “Primarily because we’re getting the support. The more members we have, the more candidates can stand. We find it has a knock-on effect. By having candidates in the general election, it raises the profile of the party in the local area.” The party plans to field candidates in the next local elections in Norfolk.
Labour to hold Norwich South, according to poll
An opinion poll released today puts Charles Clarke ahead in the race to win Norwich South. The Ipsos MORI poll, commissioned by the Union of University of East Anglia (UEA) Students revealed some interesting voting intentions. Read More…
Cameron’s campaign comes to Norwich
David Cameron’s election campaign reached the city today – but didn’t come as far as the Norwich South constituency. The Conservative Party leader arrived at Sprowston High School this afternoon, after touching down at Norwich airport. Read More…
Cameron heads for Norwich
David Cameron is arriving in Norwich this afternoon on an early leg of his election campaign trail. Details of his visit have not been released for security reasons, although it is known he’s heading for the Norwich North constituency. Read More…
Election special
As the election date is set for a month today, South Norwich News can bring you the views of all the local candidates, in one simple click. Over in our Opinion section you can read why each of the candidates for Norwich South thinks you should elect them. Hear from our sitting PM, Charles Clarke and his nearest rivals. Each candidate has written their own article for South Norwich News, trying to win your vote. It’s a hotly contested seat, which according to many political commentators is too close to call. Let us help you decide who should be our next MP.
Norwich South candidates: your guide
A general election has been called for May 6th 2010. The campaigning in Norwich South now starts in earnest.
Here at South Norwich News we’ve asked the candidates vying for your vote to tell us where they stand on key local issues.
The candidates for each of the main parties has set out their campaign message in our opinion section, to help you decide how to vote. Candidates have until April 20th to submit their applications.
The views expressed are those of the candidates themselves, not South Norwich News.
Charles Clarke: Labour Party
This General Election is a vital one for Norwich.
Since my election in 1997, I have worked hard for people in this fine City and have fought to bring change and investment here.
Examples include: - the new Sure Start nurseries, schools in every community and new apprenticeships;
- the new N&N hospital, medical school and new GP surgeries;
- the Norwich to Cambridge train service and the new bus station… Read More…
Simon Wright: Liberal Democrat
I live in Norwich with my wife, Rosalind, and I care passionately about getting the best deal for our community. It would be a great honour to represent Norwich in parliament.
As MP, I will champion improvements to Norwich’s transport system: affordable and reliable bus services; improvements to the Norwich-London train service; and a better environment for cyclists and pedestrians. I want 20mph limits in all residential areas and a city-wide cycle hire scheme as many European cities successfully operate. Read More…
