Talking about Rory...
What are people saying about Rory Love...
“I think he is going places. He is one of our younger, talented people.”
County Councillor Peter Chalke; Conservative national local government leader, and former Leader of Wiltshire County Council. December 2004
“Thank you once again for all your help on ‘Folkestone Together’”.
Rt Hon Michael Howard QC MP. May 2000
“Thank you for contacting me last week concerning the problems I have been discussing.”
P.H. The Leas, Folkestone. March 2006
“I’ve never bothered to vote before. But you’re not like other politicians; I can talk to you and you listen. I’ll vote for you.”
A.J., Newhaven. During a doorstep conversation in the run-up to the general election in the Lewes constituency. April 2005
“Thank you! For the first time, I feel I really know why I’m a Conservative.”
M.L., Hastings. After listening to a speech by Rory Love in Rye in September 2004
“Thank you very much, on behalf of the British Urban Regeneration Association, for your participation in the conference at Folkestone. It was good of you to spare the time and your contribution was much appreciated.”
Gerald C-E, London. January 2002
“You’ve run the best campaign!”
The Rt Hon Lord (Kenneth) Baker of Dorking CH, House of Lords, London; Former Home Secretary. May 2005
“When he sets his mind to do something, he is very enthusiastic and gets stuck in. I thought when I first met him, here’s a young go-getting Tory looking for a seat.”
County Councillor David Lloyd Williams, Lib Dem, North Yorkshire County Council, in an article in Local Government Chronicle. January 2005
“Thank you very much for asking us to meet with you to discuss the White Horse project”
David H., Financial Controller, White Horse Project. July 2002
“Thank you for being the most splendid candidate and for all the work, effort, time, energy and thought you put into fighting the General Election. I hope you get into the House of Commons as our Parliament needs people like you.”
Baroness Cumberlege, House of Lords, Westminster. May 2005
“What a splendid meeting last night. Please accept [our] thanks.”
John & Tina B, The Leas. October 2002
“In Rory Love we had a candidate of exceptional drive, commitment, presence and talent who would have made one of the best MPs that Lewes could have had.”
Ken Jordan, Chairman, Lewes Conservatives. June 2005
“We thought you ran a robust and inventive campaign.”
Tony and Angela N., Seaford. May 2005
“All Glory to Rory!”
Folkestone Herald; Front page banner headline, when Rory Love as Council Leader stopped licensing officers harassing local cabbies for flying the England flag during the world cup. June 2002
“I’d like to thank you very much for trying so hard to become our MP, and to say that it was a pleasure being part of your team”
R.F., Seaford May 2005
“The new Administration is bringing a fresh emphasis ... in demonstrating a pro-active approach and building up networks with the local media. The strategic objectives are strongly and clearly articulated by the Leader himself.”
Report by independent ‘Improvement & Development Agency’ review team of Shepway District Council’s performance six months after Rory Love became Leader of the Council. November 1999
“Thank you for taking the time to visit last Monday.”
Mr M.W. Hawkinge. March 2006
“Thank you for your efforts on behalf of Plain Road residents. It is much appreciated.”
D.G. Folkestone. April 2006
“A very informative meeting at the Trinity Church Hall on Monday.”
N.W. Sandgate Rd, Folkestone, following the public meeting on the seafront plans that Rory Love organised. April 2006
“Thank you for your excellent speech at the Shepway Rejoicing Service on 2nd Jan.”
Revd J.T. Folkestone. January 2000
“Thank you for so ably chairing the [Kent and Medway Mentoring] Conference last week. We very much appreciated the time you gave to it.”
Ms R.B., organiser of the conference at the Leas Cliff Hall. April 2001
“Thank you for your contribution to the opening of the Early Years Centre, and for your excellent speech.”
P.R., Ashford, regarding the Early Years centre in Dover Road, Folkestone. September 2001
“The Party needs you in Parliament at the next election.”
Mike and Ann M-G, Newick, East Sussex. May 2005
“I am happy to endorse Rory Love at this general election as the only realistic choice for Eurosceptics. Rory will do everything possible to protect British interests from the bureaucrats of Brussels.”
Dr Alan Sked, UKIP Founder, London. December 2004