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David Cameron taking questions at the Riverside Suite Luton

David Cameron brought his Cameron Direct Roadshow to Luton on the 29th of June. In front of an audience of about 150 local Luton residents he answered questions put to him by the audience in an unscripted question and answer format.

Watch the video here

Candidates Nigel Huddleston PPC Luton South and Jeremy Brier PPC Luton North were on hand after the meeting to answer questions by local residents.

This is a not to be missed chance to listen to David Cameron and ask him questions directly. The well received Cameron Direct series is coming to Luton on the 29th June 2009 for 7:00pm at the Vauxhall Riverside Suite. Admission is free but admission is by ticket only with pre registration. The event is targeted at undecided/floating voters who wish to know more about Conservative policies. If you are a resident in the Luton North or Luton South constituencies you can apply by contacting the local association office by emailing admin@lutonconservatives.co.uk. Tickets are limited so please book yours in advance as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This event is being organised by your Prospective Parliamentary Candidates, Nigel Huddleston and Jeremy Brier. Who will be also be present and will be pleased to answer your questions before and after the session.

Please note amended time.

Conservatives 3 seats

UKIP  2 Seats

Labour 1 seat

Lib Dems 1 seat 

I would like to thank all my supporters who gave me invaluable help, encouragement and yes, sometimes constructive criticism, throughout the Campaign.

Unfortunately national events beyond my control have snatched defeat from the jaws of victory !

I congratulate my Conservative colleagues who are elected.

Geoffrey Van Orden MBE, MEP

Robert Sturdy MEP

Vicky Ford MEP

And I would commiserate with my colleagues Jonathan Morgan, Claire Strong and Clare Whelan, who like me did not make it this time.

John Flack

Read Nigel's letter to Martin Philips of The Sun: 

Link to Sun article: here

Dear Mr Phillips:

You make some valid points, but I would also argue that Luton represents and typifies BOTH what is wrong with Britain AND what is good about Britain, to the extent that while the town is struggling at the moment it also has a remarkable record of reinventing itself and has huge potential - if properly led, encouraged and supported. 

This will require inspirational political leadership, a more pro-active/ positive attitude and mindset, and enabling/ supporting economic, educational and social policies.  These will combine to create a more self-confident Luton.  But none of those things are going to happen under the current government.

It is no surprise that Luton typifies so many things in Britain - as Luton South is, after all, the most reliable bellwether seat in the country - the party of the winning MP going on to form the government in every election since 1951.  It is a social, economic and ethnic microcosm of Britain.

I am very disappointed that whenever most people hear about Luton these days it is in negative or cynical context:  As you state in your email, Margaret Moran, racial tensions, jobs under threat, and now Esther Rantzen!  Luton and Luton politics has become something of a joke…and that needs to change.

Conservatives are standing up for British Interests in the European Parliament and working hard for you in Luton.

David Cameron has promised to give you a referendum on the Treaty of Lisbon so that you can say NO to handing more powers to Brussels.

We also want to get the best out of the EU for local advantage, ensuring that so-called "EU funding" targets Luton's needs for community centres, for support of local business, training programmes and town centre improvement.

When the question of the Lisbon treaty was put in a referendum to 3 EU countries: France, Holland and Ireland the answer was no. Why do the political elites in Europe ignore the democratic will of the people when the answer to their question does not suit?

Please see our Euro Election page: Here