General election Day One : Frantic

As expected it was a really frantic day as we were all rushing around. Our first task has been to get a leaflet out to residents which involves a huge number of volunteers delivering and knocking on doors in and around Harlow. With my volunteer Agent I had to sort out final arrangements for our 'Battle Van', which we will unveil over the next day or so.

This evening I was on the A414 holding up a Bill Board alongside former Liberal Voter Colleen Morrison. The response we had from motorists was magnificent with loads of thumbs up and hoots galore. There is a real feeling that change is in the air. David Cameron's speeches today, represented the politics of hope against the politics of fear. I have a strong feeling which kind of politics will triumph.

After I was pleased to meet with a number of child-minders from the Harlow Child-minders association. We discussed everything from youth and pension facilities, the NHS, GP surgeries, child-care, and Sure Start centres. I was glad to have the chance to reassure everyone, that Conservatives will NOT be closing Sure Start centres, and will in fact be adding extra health visitors to help parents further. For some reason, Labour are putting out misleading information about our plans for Sure Start. What was that about the politics of fear?

I am looking forward to tomorrow.

P.S. For more details about Sure Start, please see HERE.

by Robert Halfon - www.roberthalfon.blogspot.com