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If you win and become as good an MP as Ian Gibson was that really will be something. You can start by pushing my plan for the replacement of all expenses for MPs with a system which provides them with the services needed to perform their duties - see these linked proposals -
http://threescoreyearsandten.blogspot.com/search/label/Expenses

Great stuff.

Craig Murray & the Corrigan Brothers: it's a match made in heaven, an instant YouTube classic, an information age mega-phenomenon.

All that's needed now is a Green Goddess with externally mounted sound system, and this bandwagon is rolling!

"Campaign Song"

I can tell you what the New Labour "Campaign Song" is...

http://tinyurl.com/6m2ep6

Hooray!

Good on the Corrigans. I've wondered where the protesting musicians are when we need them - I guess they mostly got too rich and fat to be bothered - and too friendly with Tone!

So they are partly responsible for inflicting Obushma on us! The 2 million refugees from the Swat and the 700 innocent civilians who have been killed by drones in the region will not be so pleased.

more torturing

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1195484/If-I-didnt-confess-7-7-bombings-MI5-officers-rape-wife-claims-torture-victim.html

dear Craig

Well done for getting a song.

I would want to use REM; its the end of the World as we know it.

Yours sincerely

George Laird
The Campaign for Human Rights at Glasgow University

Oh superb!

This is off topi, but BNP.....

surely the way to cause mayhem would be to indians, Pakistanis, Poles etc to becomming members of the BNP. Surely if the BNP stopped their membership, the government could remove their status?

the BNP suggestion sounds pretty cool

Yeah. I agree about the BNP suggestion. Hahahaha! Quality idea.

Hey Craig. one of my comments was put in a span que 'cos it contained 2 URL's. Please unloblock it. Tq.

Craig Murray: The New Susan Boyle?

I suppose it's a boost for your campaign but personally I'd rather listen to cows farting.

Craig's odds at Ladbrokes, courtesy of Jim Jay at the Daily Maybe: http://jimjay.blogspot.com/2009/06/odds-in-norwich-north-by-election.html

Conservatives 1/5
Labour 9/2
Greens 12/1
Ian Gibson 14/1
Craig Murray 33/1
Liberal Democrats 33/1
UKIP 100/1
BNP 200/1
Bill Holden 200/1
Libertarian Party 500/1

Note also Labour have selected a candidate: Chris Ostrowski http://www.labourlist.org/chris_ostrowski_is_the_labour_candidate_for_norwich_north,2009-06-28.

He looks quite young; I have no information on his political views.

Thanks Strategist. Does this mean that Ian Gibson is standing as an Independent?

Mary, I believe we don't know either way yet.
I believe he was holding the threat of standing as an independent over the head of the regional Labour party's shortlisting committee, to ensure that the local party got a fair choice of candidates. But that process has happened now, so I suppose he could make up his mind any time now.

I've emailed your addresss as in today's EDP, but your Stevie seems unwilling to oblige by forwarding to you.

I'm campaigning against the stinking cesspoolss of ILLEGAL official and Greens' and media propaganda on eco issues AND of the equally rotten official speed camera based road safety. Approximately 2,000 preventable fatalities on our roads are occurring annually since the virtual displacement of traditional police patrolling excellence since the early 1990s. I should like you to keenly examine my supportive material.

Dear Craig

I hear that the Labour Party are bring in a London Carpetbagger to fight the seat.

I hope this increases your chances as I hear 'not local not here' is the attitude.

Keep plugging away mate night and day.

Yours sincerely

George Laird
The Campaign for Human Rights at Glasgow University

Are you related to Alan A Dale of Robin Hood's merry men fame? (I suppose you've heard that one before)

Alan Dale's assertion of massive increased road fatalities since the early 1990s is kind of odd, considering the stats show the exact opposite is happening:

http://www.statistics.gov.uk/cci/nugget.asp?id=1208

Still, why should mere facts stand in the way of making a point?

Yes, it's 23 July

As revealed by the Daily Maybe last night, the mainstream media is also now reporting that the writ for the Norwich North by-election will be moved in the Commons this afternoon

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article6608243.ece

I have just put a comment on the Times article -

Why didn't you mention Craig Murray standing as an Independent candidate in Norwich North?

It met with the response -

Thank you for your comment. We cannot guarantee to publish all because of the high volume received.

PS There were *9* comments when I submitted it!!

Sorry Craig - I'm stuck in Turkey but best wishes and good luck

Question. I have been following JuryTeam since it was launched and would honestly like to discuss why you have rejected the idea of standing under their banner.

Best of luck, I am based in London but you have my moral support.
Have you thought of standing under the Jury Team Banner.

Rollo
www.rollomiles.com

Best of luck, I am based in London but you have my moral support.
Have you thought of standing under the Jury Team Banner.

Rollo
www.rollomiles.com

Best of luck, I am based in London but you have my moral support.
Have you thought of standing under the Jury Team Banner.

Rollo
www.rollomiles.com

@Strategist:
Ladbroke's list shows odds for Ian Gibson (now 33/1, same as Craig and the Lib Dems). Isn't it still uncertain whether he will stand at all?

@Mary

I get the same rubbish from The Times. It is totally illogical and is either due to technical incompetence or a very tight editorial policy. My bet is on the latter.

http://politicalbetting.com/

Bit of publicity buddy

Dear Craig

Left off Newsnight buddy - utter, utter cocks. My moniker is Dick the Prick by the way but i've known you ever since I took the piss out of you on Dale about 8 months ago and immediately deleted that spat. I've been here lots as Richard. Good luck man - i'm not really in a position to help you now, but your next election in 10 months I fucking well will be. All the best bud

Richard

@Abe Rene

Yes I can see nothing on the net saying Gibson is going to stand. The longer he leaves it, the less likely it is, I would have thought. That would fit with his odds lengthening.

This of course wouldn't stop Ladbrokes taking a bet off you. They would probably give you odds on Michael Jackson winning it too.

"Left off Newsnight buddy - utter, utter cocks."

Last night? I saw that and thought I was losing my marbles.
Not even mentioned as a candidate?!?

@ Polo http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article6608243.ece

Have just checked back and my comment is there. First time for everything.

@ Strategist
I heard or read that Ian Gibson is not standing.

yes I am loosing my marbles as well, because Newsnight was press released and informed of Craigs candidacy yesterday afternoon.
There is a strong bias against Craig coming from all corners, because the race is so open, cRAIG IS IN WITH A CHANCE depending on the support we can get. 22 days to go, not a long time at all.
All those considering to come and help, now would be a good time, we haveplenty of space in the 'residency'.

If you're ever in need of an alternate campaign song, you might want to consider the traditional hornpipe "THE RIGHTS OF MAN". It became popular in the 1800s and is a reference to the popular treatise of the same name written in 1791 by Thomas Paine who just happened to be from Norfolk. It's a wonderful tune.

Good luck.