Poll: Would You Support a Move to Award a Champions League Spot Via a Play-Off?
This system would be difficult to implement. I simply don't see how the extra 3 or 4 games can be fitted into an already packed schedule at the end of a long and tough season, with players also committed to international games. People might complain about the dominance of Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool but as a Liverpool fan, one cannot say we have ended in the top 4 of the Premier League by virtue of having the largest squad or the most financial clout. We got there on merit, playing our socks off - and whilst I believe we can come third or fourth this year, we have an almighty battle on our hands.
After a long season, for any club to rank in the top 4 has a lot of kudos. This year might see any of Aston Villa, Tottenham and Man City break into that, with a very competitive top ten (currently, Birmingham, Everton and Fulham occupy the remaining top 10 spots). The Premier League has opened up, games are harder to predict. We don't need to inject a system to create more competition at the top end. Even Everton's manager David Moyles, whose team might benefit from any change to Champion's League play-off spots, had this to say: "You should be judged on where you are at the end of 38 games" and "If you finish fourth, you would be saying that you are the team who have done this over the season and asking why you are going into a play-off [http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11671_5952270,00.html]."
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
Saturday, 30 January 2010
Salisbury and Stonehenge Interview
Matt Penny of Salisbury and Stonehenge provided each of us 6 candidates a robust set of questions in advance of tomorrow's open primary. Here are my answers:
Q&A with Zehra Zaidi – candidate for Salisbury Conservative nomination
I’m pleased that all of the candidates for the Conservative nomination to be Salisbury’s next Member of Parliament have agreed to do answer a set of questions for this website.
The fourth candidate to do so is Zehra Zaidi. Zehra’s introduction on the party website says:
Every generation of my family has served in the armed forces and I would fight for local jobs and businesses, good public services and striking the right balance with redevelopment projects. I have worked as a corporate lawyer and in the charitable and voluntary sector from engaging young people to setting up an education charity.
Why do you want to represent Salisbury?
I believe that any candidate wishing to represent a constituency has to have a genuine affinity with it. I know this area personally but got to know the issues faced by the people of Salisbury and South Wiltshire when I was a European Parliamentary Candidate in June of last year. I hope that shows a commitment to stand up for the people of this area.
Much of my own background and experience also strikes a personal chord with Salisbury and I hope that as a result, I understand the needs of this constituency and would be able to best represent this great cathedral city and rural environs:
To be honest, I see my job more as fighting to retain what is good about Salisbury than to specifically to change things. We need to retain the jobs we have, particularly in the public sector and bring more jobs in. We need to maintain the rich cultural, historical and Christian heritage of this area. We need to maintain the excellent schools in Salisbury and help others to improve. We need to ensure that Salisbury District Hospital continues to provide excellent services.
However, one aspect that I am concerned about is improving the transport bottlenecks and that any new housing and commercial developments are supported by adequate infrastructure.
How would you encourage more business and jobs into the area?
Salisbury Vision – particularly the plans for the Maltings and Central Car Park and Churchfields Industrial Estate – should help encourage business and jobs into the area. Having worked as a lawyer with businesses of every size, I understand the needs of the business community and would make protecting the local economy one of my political priorities.
There are also specialist industries in the area: defence, tourism and insurance. These need to be supported and with the forward thinking of many people in these sectors that I have met, these can continue to develop and flourish.
Business is also stifled business by over-regulation and taxation. We need to encourage enterprise by reducing these two significant burdens.
What do you think of the plans for the Market Place?
I do support some improvements as long as the tradition of the market place – which I have long attended myself – can be ensured. It is a focal point, the heart of the city centre and natural place for locals to congregate so we must ensure that any enhancements are properly managed with wide public consultation.
And the plans for Stonehenge?
I support the plans for the new visitor centre for the World Heritage Site. Finally, we seem to have come up with a viable solution that should work. I would like to see Amesbury and Salisbury also benefit from the development at Stonehenge.
How could the transport links in and out of the city be improved? What should take priority – road or rail?
The priority has to be improving the transport bottlenecks on the roads in and around Salisbury. If funding could be found, the ideal solution would be a by-pass to remove the through traffic of cars and lorries that come through the city. Sadly Labour cancelled the by-pass plans in ’97 – it should have happened then. Worse still, the Government has left the country in such a dire economic situation and with such a huge public deficit, that I fear that there will not be surplus sums to spend on large transport projects. As a former European Parliamentary candidate, I would however like to explore the funding available at the European level for transport schemes.
I support localised transport improvements – we can certainly improve some of the main roads and have better joined up thinking on our public transport network as a whole.
Which previous Conservative leader do you most admire? Why?
Margaret Thatcher. She was a great Prime Minister. As a comprehensive school kid who progressed under the Thatcher years, I certainly look up to the great lady.
My first political memory is of a summit between Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan. Their partnership was central in fighting the Cold War. Today, we face constant threats – none more so than the danger of extremism both at home and abroad and it is essential that we have an equally resolute approach in protecting our country against such threats.
What’s been the worst failure of the Labour government?
Without doubt, Labour’s handling of the economy. We have had the worst recession of any industrialised country and the state of public finances is deplorable. I am saddened not only by the levels of public debt but the wastage of public money on schemes like the £12 billion white elephant NHS IT scheme – wastage that is paid for by you and I. Moreover, taxpayers’ money has been spent on creating tick-box targets and layers and layers of bureaucracy.
Our children and grandchildren will be saddled with unprecedented levels of debt. In order to get the £178 billion annual deficit under control, some tough choices will have to be made.
What has been the most significant achievement by the Labour government?
Sure Start centres.
The Conservative Party is committed to keeping Sure Start, but we will seek to improve it by taking it back to its original purpose – namely early intervention, increasing its focus on those who need its help most and better involving organisations with a proven track record in parenting interventions.
Should we have a referendum ‘about Europe’? When? What question should be asked?
We should have had a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty but Labour and the Liberal Democrats combined to thwart that, even though both parties promised a referendum at the last election. Sadly, a referendum is no longer possible as the Lisbon Treaty has now been enacted and become law. If we did, it would have no effect and would be futile gesture politics – that is not how one restores trust in politics.
To prevent the fiasco over Lisbon to ever happen again, a Conservative Government will amend the 1972 European Communities Act so that any future EU Treaty that transfers powers from the United Kingdom to the European Union would be subject to a referendum of the British people.
Given that the general election is round the corner, each party should set out their policy on Europe in their manifestos – the points can then be debated and ultimately, the voters will have their say.
Would you maintain the minimum wage?
Yes.
What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of ‘Open Primaries’?
An open primary is a fantastic way to engage the public and let them (and not a small group of party members) determine who could be Salisbury’s next Conservative Parliamentary Candidate and if elected, its’ next MP. The process of each candidate campaigning allows people to get to know the candidates better, as well as their political priorities and what they feel about a wide range of issues.
I think one obvious downside is the length of time that the open primary meeting will take. 4-5 hours is a big slice of people’s Sunday afternoon and it might make it difficult for people with young families to attend. However, I do believe that it is this worthwhile process ensures that a sizeable proportion of Salisbury residents can and will attend and vote – this can only be a good thing.
Would you support Proportional Representation?
No. It results in weak government and poor decision making as the process of compromises and negotiation leads to a situation where nobody is fully happy with the final outcome.
The first past the post system is not perfect but it is the best system we have – it allows people to vote on parties’ election manifestos and then judge the Government on its record of delivery at the next general election.
Under PR however, instead of voters choosing their government on the basis of the manifestos put before them in an election, party managers would choose a government on the basis of secret backroom deals. We need to make Parliament more transparent, not less!
Is ‘big business’ spoiling football? Should the government be more involved?
I do not believe that Government should start meddling in football. I think the nanny state extends far enough.
Of course, some of the transfer fees and salaries paid to footballers are ridiculously high but that is something that football as an industry needs to decide upon vis-a-vis long-term viability and the important grassroots aspect of the game.
What is your favourite:
- piece of music – Royksopp’s What else is there (the video is also one of my favourites)
- film – too many to list but the last to leave a lasting impression was Crash. I love one quote from the film: “We’re always behind this metal and glass. I think we miss that touch so much, that we crash into each other, just so we can feel something.”
- book – Siri Hustvedt’s “What I Loved” set in the arts world
- view of the Cathedral – the East End view where you can see the cathedral in all its mathematical glory with each of its main sections (aisle, chapter house, cloister garth, spire) set in full perspective against each other – I almost studied architecture and the cathedral is truly one of the finest buildings in England.
Q&A with Zehra Zaidi – candidate for Salisbury Conservative nomination
I’m pleased that all of the candidates for the Conservative nomination to be Salisbury’s next Member of Parliament have agreed to do answer a set of questions for this website.
The fourth candidate to do so is Zehra Zaidi. Zehra’s introduction on the party website says:
Every generation of my family has served in the armed forces and I would fight for local jobs and businesses, good public services and striking the right balance with redevelopment projects. I have worked as a corporate lawyer and in the charitable and voluntary sector from engaging young people to setting up an education charity.
Why do you want to represent Salisbury?
I believe that any candidate wishing to represent a constituency has to have a genuine affinity with it. I know this area personally but got to know the issues faced by the people of Salisbury and South Wiltshire when I was a European Parliamentary Candidate in June of last year. I hope that shows a commitment to stand up for the people of this area.
Much of my own background and experience also strikes a personal chord with Salisbury and I hope that as a result, I understand the needs of this constituency and would be able to best represent this great cathedral city and rural environs:
- I come from a military family and have an understanding of local defence issues, as well as security matters on the international stage;
- I’ve lived in rural heartlands all my life and stood up for the farming and countryside community during the Euro campaign;
- I’ve worked in the voluntary and charitable sector for 21 years and would like to support the great work that goes on locally; and
- I have a true passion for the Arts (working at the Warwick Arts Centre throughout my time at university) and have long admired the cultural and artistic fabric of Salisbury.
To be honest, I see my job more as fighting to retain what is good about Salisbury than to specifically to change things. We need to retain the jobs we have, particularly in the public sector and bring more jobs in. We need to maintain the rich cultural, historical and Christian heritage of this area. We need to maintain the excellent schools in Salisbury and help others to improve. We need to ensure that Salisbury District Hospital continues to provide excellent services.
However, one aspect that I am concerned about is improving the transport bottlenecks and that any new housing and commercial developments are supported by adequate infrastructure.
How would you encourage more business and jobs into the area?
Salisbury Vision – particularly the plans for the Maltings and Central Car Park and Churchfields Industrial Estate – should help encourage business and jobs into the area. Having worked as a lawyer with businesses of every size, I understand the needs of the business community and would make protecting the local economy one of my political priorities.
There are also specialist industries in the area: defence, tourism and insurance. These need to be supported and with the forward thinking of many people in these sectors that I have met, these can continue to develop and flourish.
Business is also stifled business by over-regulation and taxation. We need to encourage enterprise by reducing these two significant burdens.
What do you think of the plans for the Market Place?
I do support some improvements as long as the tradition of the market place – which I have long attended myself – can be ensured. It is a focal point, the heart of the city centre and natural place for locals to congregate so we must ensure that any enhancements are properly managed with wide public consultation.
And the plans for Stonehenge?
I support the plans for the new visitor centre for the World Heritage Site. Finally, we seem to have come up with a viable solution that should work. I would like to see Amesbury and Salisbury also benefit from the development at Stonehenge.
How could the transport links in and out of the city be improved? What should take priority – road or rail?
The priority has to be improving the transport bottlenecks on the roads in and around Salisbury. If funding could be found, the ideal solution would be a by-pass to remove the through traffic of cars and lorries that come through the city. Sadly Labour cancelled the by-pass plans in ’97 – it should have happened then. Worse still, the Government has left the country in such a dire economic situation and with such a huge public deficit, that I fear that there will not be surplus sums to spend on large transport projects. As a former European Parliamentary candidate, I would however like to explore the funding available at the European level for transport schemes.
I support localised transport improvements – we can certainly improve some of the main roads and have better joined up thinking on our public transport network as a whole.
Which previous Conservative leader do you most admire? Why?
Margaret Thatcher. She was a great Prime Minister. As a comprehensive school kid who progressed under the Thatcher years, I certainly look up to the great lady.
My first political memory is of a summit between Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan. Their partnership was central in fighting the Cold War. Today, we face constant threats – none more so than the danger of extremism both at home and abroad and it is essential that we have an equally resolute approach in protecting our country against such threats.
What’s been the worst failure of the Labour government?
Without doubt, Labour’s handling of the economy. We have had the worst recession of any industrialised country and the state of public finances is deplorable. I am saddened not only by the levels of public debt but the wastage of public money on schemes like the £12 billion white elephant NHS IT scheme – wastage that is paid for by you and I. Moreover, taxpayers’ money has been spent on creating tick-box targets and layers and layers of bureaucracy.
Our children and grandchildren will be saddled with unprecedented levels of debt. In order to get the £178 billion annual deficit under control, some tough choices will have to be made.
What has been the most significant achievement by the Labour government?
Sure Start centres.
The Conservative Party is committed to keeping Sure Start, but we will seek to improve it by taking it back to its original purpose – namely early intervention, increasing its focus on those who need its help most and better involving organisations with a proven track record in parenting interventions.
Should we have a referendum ‘about Europe’? When? What question should be asked?
We should have had a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty but Labour and the Liberal Democrats combined to thwart that, even though both parties promised a referendum at the last election. Sadly, a referendum is no longer possible as the Lisbon Treaty has now been enacted and become law. If we did, it would have no effect and would be futile gesture politics – that is not how one restores trust in politics.
To prevent the fiasco over Lisbon to ever happen again, a Conservative Government will amend the 1972 European Communities Act so that any future EU Treaty that transfers powers from the United Kingdom to the European Union would be subject to a referendum of the British people.
Given that the general election is round the corner, each party should set out their policy on Europe in their manifestos – the points can then be debated and ultimately, the voters will have their say.
Would you maintain the minimum wage?
Yes.
What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of ‘Open Primaries’?
An open primary is a fantastic way to engage the public and let them (and not a small group of party members) determine who could be Salisbury’s next Conservative Parliamentary Candidate and if elected, its’ next MP. The process of each candidate campaigning allows people to get to know the candidates better, as well as their political priorities and what they feel about a wide range of issues.
I think one obvious downside is the length of time that the open primary meeting will take. 4-5 hours is a big slice of people’s Sunday afternoon and it might make it difficult for people with young families to attend. However, I do believe that it is this worthwhile process ensures that a sizeable proportion of Salisbury residents can and will attend and vote – this can only be a good thing.
Would you support Proportional Representation?
No. It results in weak government and poor decision making as the process of compromises and negotiation leads to a situation where nobody is fully happy with the final outcome.
The first past the post system is not perfect but it is the best system we have – it allows people to vote on parties’ election manifestos and then judge the Government on its record of delivery at the next general election.
Under PR however, instead of voters choosing their government on the basis of the manifestos put before them in an election, party managers would choose a government on the basis of secret backroom deals. We need to make Parliament more transparent, not less!
Is ‘big business’ spoiling football? Should the government be more involved?
I do not believe that Government should start meddling in football. I think the nanny state extends far enough.
Of course, some of the transfer fees and salaries paid to footballers are ridiculously high but that is something that football as an industry needs to decide upon vis-a-vis long-term viability and the important grassroots aspect of the game.
What is your favourite:
- piece of music – Royksopp’s What else is there (the video is also one of my favourites)
- film – too many to list but the last to leave a lasting impression was Crash. I love one quote from the film: “We’re always behind this metal and glass. I think we miss that touch so much, that we crash into each other, just so we can feel something.”
- book – Siri Hustvedt’s “What I Loved” set in the arts world
- view of the Cathedral – the East End view where you can see the cathedral in all its mathematical glory with each of its main sections (aisle, chapter house, cloister garth, spire) set in full perspective against each other – I almost studied architecture and the cathedral is truly one of the finest buildings in England.
Monday, 18 January 2010
Executive Meeting in Salisbury today
I've just got back from a meeting before key members of Salisbury Conservative Association. All 6 candidates were made to feel very welcome indeed. We each gave a short speech followed by a robust set of questions covering everything from local government issues to defence matters, cutting the public deficit and our relationship with Europe.
I have quite a lot of work to do tonight arranging meetings via email and answering questions that have been put to me by members of the public. I'm really enjoying this process and I hope to meet many local residents over the course of the next two weeks.
I have quite a lot of work to do tonight arranging meetings via email and answering questions that have been put to me by members of the public. I'm really enjoying this process and I hope to meet many local residents over the course of the next two weeks.
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
Salisbury Selection
I am very excited to have been shortlisted as one of the six Conservative prospective parliamentary candidates for the wonderful cathedral city of Salisbury. The shortlist was announced this morning. Robert Key MP has been a wonderful MP and is someone I look up to. He will be a hard act to follow but I am ready to serve!Salisbury Conservative Association will be holding an Open Primary on Sunday, 31 January 2010 at the Salisbury Playhouse to select its new Parliamentary Candidate. Any resident who is on the electoral register for the new Salisbury constituency may attend the Open Primary and listen to each of the 6 candidates and vote. But you must pre-register via the association website at http://www.salisburyconservatives.com/.
In 2009, I represented the city and the region as one of the Conservative MEP candidates - I bring a fresh outlook to an area I know very well. Being based on the Forest of Dean and Gloucester border, I understand the needs of a rural constituency and the culture of a cathedral city. Every generation of my family has served in the armed forces, I have a longstanding interest in foreign affairs and would be honoured to represent Salisbury with its military links.
I would fight for local jobs and businesses, good public services and transport links and striking the right balance with redevelopment projects. Being the daughter of a doctor, the NHS matters immensely to me - we need good, accessible services and an NHS set free from the bureaucracy under this Government. Having set up an education charity in 2005, I would want to ensure that every child in Salisbury has access to a first class education, with training opportunities for our young people.
I am lucky to have had a varied professional career. I have experience of working as a corporate lawyer, in international development and in politics. I have had a wonderful rounded upbringing and have friends from all walks of life. I am an avid arts and sports supporter and if selected, I can guarantee that I will be a regular at all cultural events and a champion of local charities.
My interest in politics really kicked into gear after Sept 11 and seeing the horror of religious extremism. As the daughter of immigrants, I wanted to stand up for British values, traditions and culture. I cannot say I am perfect - who is? - but I hope I can be a role model to show that Britain offers much to those who come here but that we have a duty as well as an honour to become part of British life. I am British and proud and I want to make a difference.
I'm not a career politician and for many years thought that I would contribute to society through my international development, charitable and voluntary work. But I feel politics needs new people to take us forward and renew the public's interest in politics. I have worked overseas on promoting good governance and democracy and in the UK on getting young people engaged in politics and their community. I hope I can bring my energy and passion in this area to Westminster. I believe in being transparent, honest and straightforward with people. Do get in touch and ask me any questions on any issue.
Life is not without its challenges and today I found myself snowed in. When I ventured out, I got stranded in the snow (our rural Forest of Dean is beautiful but steep with windy rural roads) and didn't get back home until 7pm and then after trying to get warm, found my Internet connection wasn't working! But the campaign begins and I am excited and ready! Snow permitting, I will be based in Salisbury from Friday. If selected, I will move immediately and make Salisbury my permanent family home. Tomorrow is going to be devoted to speaking to local residents and organisations by phone, answering their questions and setting up meetings over the weekend and next week.
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
New blog
Dear all,
As you may be aware, I have been posting less and less on this blog. Zehra in Gloucestershire really got underway during the European election campaign in the South West and related very much to my time as European candidate.
Whilst I will keep this blog up and running, I have decided to add a blogging section to my website, http://www.zehrazaidi.org.uk/. The revamped website is almost ready to go online. Watch this space as they say!
As you may be aware, I have been posting less and less on this blog. Zehra in Gloucestershire really got underway during the European election campaign in the South West and related very much to my time as European candidate.
Whilst I will keep this blog up and running, I have decided to add a blogging section to my website, http://www.zehrazaidi.org.uk/. The revamped website is almost ready to go online. Watch this space as they say!
Wednesday, 28 October 2009
My candidacy for Devizes
Euro Extravaganza, Devizes (Nov 2008)
I'm thrilled and honoured to announce that I've reached the final stage of the Selection Procedure to be the Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Devizes Conservative Constituency Association. The successful candidate will be replacing the great Michael Ancram, who retires at the next General Election and who has held the Devizes seat since 1992.
So why Devizes?
I am a firm believer that anyone applying to be a political candidate needs to have an affinity with the place they seek to represent. Until June of this year, I was one of the Conservative European Parliamentary Candidates for the region, with special responsibility for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. I believe that I am already in a strong position to represent the best interests of the constituents of Devizes.
My time visiting the area over a two and half year period, supporting councillors and local candidates standing in the 2009 unitary elections, knocking on doors and meeting many residents and organisations face to face and attending local events, has given me a great many insights into the concerns that local people have about many issues.
People will have seen me out and about in the constituency and in neighbouring constituencies over a two and half year period, or received European campaign literature with my face on it or seen my name listed as one of the candidates on the ballot papers in every polling station in every ward in the Devizes constituency - I think that matters too. It matters for building public trust in today's age of political apathy and to show, yes, you do care and have stood up for local interests. As a Euro candidate, I stood up for farmers and spoke up for British sovereignty. I spoke at the Ladies Luncheon Club in 2008 and attended an event to raise money for the local village hall in Burbage, a November 2008 Euro Extravaganza held at a local school and spoke at the public hustings for the European elections organised by the Marlborough Brandt Group (picture below).
Euro hustings, Spring 2009 - organised by the Marlborough Brandt Group
I already know and care about constituency and I have a good working relationship with people in neighbouring constituencies.
I understand the needs of a rural constituency like Devizes because they mirror those where I live. The Forest of Dean is a community of villages, market towns and breathtaking landscapes, with farmers, small businesses and commuters to Bristol, Swindon, Cardiff and London and home to the 1st Battalion The Rifles at Beachley Barracks.
I’m not going to pretend I am an expert on everything local, because that would be preposterous. But I know I can represent the interests of this constituency well. I believe I can relate to local residents.
My pledge to the people of Devizes
- I will move to the constituency - this is a wonderful place to live and I can see myself raising a family here;
- I will work hard. I will be accessible, listen to the needs of local residents, follow up matters and be visible within the constituency;
- I will have regular face to face contact with local residents and will support local events throughout the constituency;
- I will use the internet and new media to build up links with voters;
- I will promise transparency and accountability. Part of my integrity pledge will be to publish all my expenses online, as well as an annual report of my activities and a monthly newsletter;
- I will not shirk away from addressing the tough issues;
- I will never promise what I cannot hope to deliver;
- Once elected, my priorities would be my constituents first and my party second;
- I would hold weekly surgeries throughout the constituency and will try and reach as many residents as possible by having regular 'street stalls';
- I will guarantee that all letters and emails are acknowledged and answered promptly.
Having been one of the regional Euro candidates, I am campaign ready. My first 3 priorities if selected will be to:
- Move to Devizes as soon as possible;
- Draw up a campaign strategy on a ward by ward, working closely with local councillors and association members;
- Within the first month of being selected, I want to have: (a) knocked on doorsteps across the entire constituency; and (b) met representatives from local schools and colleges, farmers, businesses, charities, health professionals and other key stakeholders.
My vision for Devizes
My key policy priorities if selected would be:
- Local economy and a growth agenda - Working with local businesses, the Council, schools and colleges and voluntary groups to see how we can pull through this recession together and secure future livelihoods. Given my expertise in youth matters and education, I want to look at how we can ensure the best quality education, training and employment services for our young people;
- Campaigning for a fair deal for rural communities - this includes all the issues faced by a rural constituency: standing up for farming and countryside issues, helping small businesses, securing good public services (improved transport infrastructure, securing affordable housing without damaging our physical landscape and character of local towns and villages and ensuring the survival of local shops, pubs and post offices);
- Health - we do need a minor injuries unit or urgent care centre in the constituency and I will be fight for improved access to dentists and better maternity services and palliative care;
- Armed forces - I will be a champion of the armed forces and I will push to have elements of the Royal British Legion manifesto made into law;
- The Elderly - we need a holistic look at different policy areas and see if they are meeting the needs of this ever increasing segment of the population. I will produce a Dignity Charter for the Elderly based on respect, dignity and recognising the contribution they have made to society and to get it adopted nationally;
- Addressing the tough issues - given my background and experience in the voluntary sector, I will not shirk away from addressing the tough issues (e.g. social inequality, welfare dependency, Europe, immigration and the protection of British values and traditions).
I have very clear views on what I would do as a prospective MP in Devizes. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me by leaving your comments in the comments section of this article or contacting me via my website at http://www.zehrazaidi.org.uk/.
A Cutie?
Imagine this. I get a call from a friend saying I'm in the Mail on Sunday. You what? Surely some mistake?
Then the texts and phonecalls start. The facebook inbox gets swamped. Finally around lunchtime, I see what they're talking about....
THERE IT IS: CAMERON'S CUTIES - a double page spread with me listed in the bottom right hand corner. I almost dropped my cuppa!
All I can say is, don't believe everything you read in the papers!
Then the texts and phonecalls start. The facebook inbox gets swamped. Finally around lunchtime, I see what they're talking about....
THERE IT IS: CAMERON'S CUTIES - a double page spread with me listed in the bottom right hand corner. I almost dropped my cuppa!
All I can say is, don't believe everything you read in the papers!
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