CF Astounded By Warsi's Controversial Israeli Tweets

Baroness Warsi, the former Conservative Party Chairman and Foreign Office Minister, has today controversially tweeted again about Israel and inter faith relations.

The outrage centred on her claim of 'vitriolic attacks ... from people self identifying as British Jews'. Warsi resigned from her post in the Foreign Office due to the Governments stance against the Terrorist organisation Hamas. She has also caused further controversy on Twitter when she attempted to justify the murders of Jewish people by terrorists.

. @BoardofDeputies @Laura_E_Marks I was shocked at the vitriolic abuse I got for resigning from people self identifying as British Jews
— Sayeeda Warsi (@SayeedaWarsi) December 29, 2014

Normal CFers have reacted with surprise at Warsi's comments. Sam Betz from the University of Kent also said 'Her support at all levels of politics has totally collapsed, and I think she’s the only one “shocked” by that. If you choose to side with a genocidal terrorist organisation over a liberal democracy, don’t be surprised when the people they want to murder don’t want to be associated with you any more.'

George Highton from NUCA told #ThingsElliottSays 'She shouldn't be surprised that she's come in for criticism. Her actions are appalling ... using her resignation to undermine the Middle East's only democracy. Her whole tenure as chairman was a farce.'

Baroness Warsi has also been condemned by leading Conservatives. Mark Clarke, who set up RoadTrip2015, posted on Twitter his reaction to Warsi's 'bizarre' tweet. This was greatly retweeted by journalists, CFers and other leading politicos on the centre right.

@SayeedaWarsi twitter feed is bizarre. Repeated tweets attacking Israel.. Followed by complaints that so many Jews don't like her much.
— Mark Clarke (@MrMarkClarke) December 29, 2014

National CF Chairman, Alexandra Paterson, has also shown disapproval at what Baroness Warsi had tweeted. She told this blog 'Ordinary activists will have been appalled by her [Baroness Warsi's] comments over recent months.' She further stated referring to Mark Clarke's tweet 'the reason that Mark has created one of the strongest movements in the party is because he is in touch with activists as much as she is completely out of touch with them.'

Theodora Dickinson, the South East CF Chairman, has also backed Paterson telling #ThingsElliottSays 'I'm pleased to see senior members of the Conservative Party speaking out against Warsi's attack on the democratic state of Israel. She claims to have fought against anti-semitism, and to be a supporter of the Conservative Friends of Israel, but she has proved herself to be a reprehensible hypocrite.'

Further criticism also came from the Middle East studies director for Parliament Street, Stephen Hoffman, 'she has offended many people including Jewish people who do not think that high profile politicians should be spending their day job justifying terror attacks against individuals by groups like Hamas just for being Jewish.' He further added 'If Sayeeda wants to improve her relationship with the Jewish community she could start by apologising.'

It doesn't look like Baroness Warsi's tweets and her views on Israel have gone down well with the youth members of the Conservative Party.

CF Conference Agenda Launched

With #CPC14 fast approaching the national CF exec have launched a guide describing what's hot for those looking for a good time at Party Conference. You can view the guide here.

Great events highlighted by the CF national exec include the CWF midnight reception, Boris speech, and Freedom Fizz with Jacob Rees-Mogg and Liam Fox. There will of course be the free but vinegar like wine available for all at the vast majority of these events.

Alexandra Paterson, the national CF Chair, has told #ThingsElliottSays "With this new National Executive, we decided to bring fresh ideas to CF. Ideas and plans that were expected of CF for a long time. When it comes to Party Conference, we are here to ensure that our members have the best experience, whether it is their first time or if they are regular. This guide will hopefully help CFers organise their diary and enjoy conference even more."

CF is starting to cater for the needs of CFers.

CF Rally To Save The Union

 


CF is gathering at Trafalgar Square tomorrow evening for a rally to save the union. The national executive and several other massive unionists will be there to try and convince the Jocks to vote No to independence.

Alexandra Paterson, the CF national chair, has told #ThingsElliottSays "As someone from Scottish heritage this referendum is particularly important to me. I truly believe that we are better off together."

Full details are available on Facebook.

Exclusive: CF Strategy Team Announced

Alexandra Paterson has announced the wider CF strategy team which will help bring the Conservatives to victory in 2015 and also make CF a very successful organisation. This among other future plans for CF were decided last night at the 'most successful national executive meeting ever'.

Paterson exclusively told #ThingsElliottSays "Following on from last night's successful National Executive and Leadership Team meetings at CCHQ ... the following appointments to the Strategy Team:

NUS Officer: Eimhear Macfarlane
Training Officer: Ben Woodward
CF Women: Aisha Vance-Grimard
Constitutional Officer: Simon Harley
European Relationship Manager: Laurence Chacksfield
Social Action Officer: Sarah-Louise Cooper
Forward Planning Officer: James Price
Universities Officer: Calum James Stewart
Postgraduates Officer: Hamish Stewart
Fundraising Officer: Cordelia Roberts Evans
Internal International Events: Jon Wilson
Young Professionals: Michael Bull"

The last position for the national executive was also announced with Hannah Rawbone being appointed as the campaigns officer. Hannah exclusively told #ThingsElliottSays "I am thrilled to be part a great CF national executive. I’m confident under the leadership of Alexander Paterson we can take CF from strength to strength, recruiting more members and campaigning in seats that need our help. In an election year it is crucial we continue to campaign on the issues that really matter; telling as many people about our long term economic plan and playing our part in securing a conservative majority in 2015."

In the opinion of the majority of young  Conservatives #TeamPaterson has got off to a great start. One CFer has told #ThingsElliottSays "This is most likely to be the start of an era of CF doing something. An idea kindled by Oliver Cooper and realised in Alexandra Paterson. Like Margaret Thatcher and Keith Jospeh perhaps, but with more KFC."

Exclusive: CF Left In Shock After National Exec Does Something

CF has been left in shock this evening as the national exec of CF prove they are doing something by sending out an email to all CF members.* This is a good sign that we're entering an age where CF actually amounts to something.

CF has historically had a problem of people chasing titles and doing sod all once they are in their roles. This problem has meant that previous national executives have done very little, although there have been some decent people on the national committee from time to time. #TeamPaterson promised to end this and actually be in contact with all CF members about what is going on. This email proves that they are keeping to this promise.

The new CF National Exec is actually doing something.

These CF emails will be sent bi-weekly and keep members up to date about what is going on. A special place is reserved for details about RoadTrips and any other big campaigns going on across the country.

One email does not mean a revolution, but keeping in contact with CF members is something that no other national CF chairman has achieved. Paterson is therefore very much on the right path and will hopefully continue actually doing work. If this continues CF will get a boost in it's standing in the Conservative Party.

*If you have not received an email contact  Stephen Canning (stephenbwcanning@gmail.com), it is probably Merlin's fault again.

CF And RoadTrip Get Signed Up Over 1000 Activists To Fight The Clacton By-election

The CF National Exec and RoadTrip2015 have responded quickly to Douglas Carswell's defection earlier today with the creation of a 'RoadTrip2015 Clacton Volunteer Force' group on Facebook. This quick action has resulted in over 1000 Conservatives joining the group to make sure the Conservatives hold this seat.

In the first two hours of this group being set up 1,000 activists had already signed up for a RoadTrip to the Clacton by-election. At 7pm this figure had rose to 1,325 Conservative activists. Numbers have already gone past the 600 members of 'the people's army'* of Conservatives that went on the Newark RoadTrip.

Alexandra Paterson, the new CF Chairman, has already told #ThingsElliottSays "I'm absolutely delighted that so many CF members have already committed to supporting the Party in Clacton with RoadTrip2015. We need to show that if the British people want to have a say in an EU referendum, have a growing economy and better public services, they need to vote Conservative."

RoadTrip2015 was credited with playing a large part in the 7,500 Conservative majority in Newark. CF and RoadTrip will play a much larger part in the Clacton by-election

*The name was created in response to Nigel Farage saying he would muster 1000 UKIP activists to form a 'people's army' for the Newark by-election. UKIP never came close too this figure in reality.

Team Paterson Storm To Victory

#TeamPaterson stormed to victory in the CF national elections yesterday evening winning every single slot on the national executive and regional college (apart from London). Sadly #ThingsElliottSays couldn't cover the CF Elections because there has been mass computer problems for the past few weeks. Normal service has now returned.

Paterson has told #ThingsElliottSays "Firstly, I must give thanks to everyone. Thanks goes to Oliver Cooper. Thanks to everyone who backed me and my team. Thanks to #TeamPaterson and the CF'ers who give up their time to make this organisation work.

Colonel Cooper watching Paterson's speech after her election

"A massive congratulations also goes to everyone who was elected to national and regional positions last night. I can't wait to work with you all to help make sure we can have an organisation we are all proud of. Now these elections are out of the way, it's time to focus on what really matters - 2015 and a Tory majority. I, and my team, will work together to make sure CF campaigns together and helps deliver a Tory majority together."

Stephen Canning, who was elected unopposed, has said also "I'm absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to serve as Deputy Chairman Political for the coming year where I'm taking the place of an outstandingly hardworking CF'er, Robert Manning."

India Brumitt, named as the 'big gun of CF', has spoke to #ThingsElliottSays as well "I'm excited to take on the challenge of the Deputy Chairman Membership role and look forward to working with the new executive, the new regional chairman and all CF in the run up to 2015."

Annabel Shaw, who had a three way duel for her role as Best Practice Officer, told #ThingsElliottSays "A massive thank you to everyone who voted for me, I'm so exited to get down to work and make sure CF is fighting fit and ready to play its part in delivering a Conservative majority in 2015."

#ThingsElliottSays wishes all those elected well.

Excluisve: Team Paterson Launch Party

Team Paterson are having a launch party onboard the good ship Tattershall Castle, on the Embankment. The party kicks off at 6:30pm on 5th August, all are welcome and you can join in here. Oh yes and there is money behind the bar, so get in there quick.

Alexandra has told #ThingsElliottSays "I am delighted that we are launching the #TeamPaterson campaign at Tatershall Castle. It's going to be a fantastic evening, all welcome. We kick off at 6.30 and there will be money behind the bar. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!"

#ThingsElliottSays can reveal that Oliver Cooper will be hosting this party for Alexandra and her team. Oliver Cooper is backing Team Paterson in the CF elections as they are best placed to continue on with his good legacy.