Politics of Bristol

Bristol Parliamentarian of the Year 2010 – Nominations Open

Submitted by JMB on Tue 20/Jul/2010
Nominations Requested

As parliament (not Parliament) winds down for its summer recess, now is a good time to think about your nominations for Bristol’s Parliamentarian of the Year 2010.

In traditional fashion (which I just made up) nominations for this award begin one week before the House rises for summer recess. The winner will be announced on the day preceding the return of the House. (5th September 2010)

Being an MP is not just about acting as “lobby fodder” for the Government in crucial votes, or taking on the role of glorified social worker for the less well-balanced members of their local community.

The fundamental role of a member of parliament is to read, scrutinise and ultimately contribute to legislation that affects every citizen of this county. This award exists to recognise the contribution of Bristol’s MPs to the parliamentary process, to encourage you to read Hansard (The House of Commons Daily Debates) and to highlight particularly worthy actions by your local MPs.

Eligible Members In Government

Charlotte Leslie MP, Bristol North West

Stephen Williams MP, Bristol West

In Opposition

Kerry McCarthy MP, Bristol East

Dawn Primarolo MP, Bristol South

Retired/Unreturned

Doug Naysmith, formerly Bristol North West 

How to make a nomination

Please send your nominations to BPY2010@jamesbarlow.co.uk, including the following information:

  • The Name of the parliamentarian you wish to nominate.
  • The specific action taken in Parliamentary debate for which you wish to nominate them, with reference to Hansard. The action should have taken place in the period since the preceding summer recess. For 2010, the qualifying period is 12th October 2009 – 27th July 2010
  • The reason why you feel this action justifies recognition.
Judges

I’m seeking a panel of local citizens to review nominations and declare a winner. Please contact BPY2010@jamesbarlow.co.uk if you’re interested.

Sponsorship

I’m seeking sponsorship from private individuals, local businesses or community groups to pay for the administration of this award, the production of a trophy, and any incidental expenses that may arise.

If you or your company/group would be interested in sponsoring this award, please contact BPY2010@jamesbarlow.co.uk for further information.

Trophy

I’ve prepared the following preliminary sketches of what the trophy could look like, as a certificate, engraved plaque or (my personal favourite) a Bristol Blue Glass commemorative plate.

 

Bristol Council Elections - Shock result in Avonmouth

Submitted by JMB on Fri 07/May/2010

[Update: a commenter writes that this seat was in fact a tie. Both candidates polled 1878 votes, so the result was decided by drawing lots. Remarkable - I've never heard of that happening before]

I honestly thought two-term Conservative Councillor Spud Murphy was pretty safe in Avonmouth, and although the result was very late in being announced, I just assumed it was part of the ongoing procedural issues that Bristol City Council Electoral Services have had all day.

Spud Murphy (Con)
Albert Edward MURPHY photograph		 Doug Naysmith (Lab)
File-Doug_Naysmith

But, Doug Naysmith, formerly MP for Bristol North West, managed to take the dockland ward by one vote. Astonishing.

Electorate: 9308, Ballot Papers: 5788, Spoilt Papers: 42, Turnout: 62.18%.

 

Candidate Party Votes %
Doug Naysmith The Labour and Co-Operative Party Candidate   1879 32.70
Spud Murphy The Conservative Party Candidate   1878 32.68
Ian Humfrey Campion-Smith Liberal Democrat   1280 22.28
Philip Brimson British National Party   330 5.74
Craig Stuart Clarke English Democrats - "Putting England First"   224 3.90
Geoff Collard The Green Party   155 2.70

 

 

Along with other Conservative losses in the local election, this means Labour are back as the second largest party, and will form the Official opposition in Council.

Bristol Council Seats 2010 (change from 2009)

 

Liberal Democrats 38 (+2) (Overall Control)
Labour 17 (+1) (Opposition)
Conservative 14 (-3)
Green 1 (NC)


Seats chart

Bristol Election Results 2010 – Parliamentary & Council

Submitted by JMB on Thu 06/May/2010

[2009 Bristol Council Election Results] [2010 Bristol Local Candidates]

[2010 Bristol Parliamentary Candidates] [2010 Bristol Council Election Results]

Note - I’ve got better things to do that muck about with boundary changes. This is close enough]

Parliamentary Constituencies Bristol-Constituencies-Post-Election-10

Council WardsBristol-Wards-Post-2010-Election               

Bristol Council Seats 2010 (change from 2009)

Liberal Democrats 38 (+2) (Overall Control)
Labour 17 (+1) (Opposition)
Conservative 14 (-3)
Green 1 (NC)

Seats chart

Comments:

Item Time/Date Comment
1 06 May 2010

10:00
  • Current Map posted. Ward divisions not indicative of population or voting pattern
  • Elections are “by thirds”, with 35 wards in the city, each represented by two councillors.
  • Thus in this 2010 cycle 23 of 35 wards are polling to elect one of their two councillors.
  • Elections for the four parliamentary consitutuencies are also taking place
2 07 May
03:45
  • Finally, something happening in Bristol.
  • LIB-DEMS HOLD BRISTOL WEST Stephen Williams returned.
  • Other news: Gunner Jack LoPresti HOLDS Filton & Bradley Stoke (FABS) for Conservatives
  • Chris Skidmore wins Kingswood for Conservatives. Roger Berry yet to comment on plans for his toaster.
  • Danny Kushlick gets 343 votes in Bristol West for People’s Manifesto. Largely ridiculous, but proposed end to drug prohibition unambiguously a plan to reduce government expenditure and the size and scope of the state.
3 04:25
4 05:25
5 05:45
6 13:00
  • No sign of Council results yet. Live webcast will appear here.
7 13:45
8 14:08
  • LIB-DEMS HOLD BISHOPSTON. David Willingham and his enormous Pony Tail elected.
9 14:15
10 14:30
11 14:40
  • LABOUR HOLD HARTCLIFFE Derek Pickup returned
  • LIB-DEMS HOLD HENGROVE Sylvia Doubell elected.
12 14:50
  • LIB-DEMS HOLD KNOWLE Gary Hopkins returned
  • LIB-DEMS HOLD HENLEAZE Clare Campion-Smith returned.
13 15:00
14 16:43
  • Last minute shocker. LABOUR GAIN AVONMOUTH. Long-serving councillor Spud Murphy beaten by former MP Doug Naysmith. ONE VOTE IN IT!
  • All results in. Liberal Democrats increase seats at expense of Conservatives. Labour retain seats, and return to official opposition.

Any errors due to being bored and/or hypothyroidic

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