Public spending is inflationary. To hit Sunak’s targets by the election, Hunt must get a grip on the deficit. Friday, 18 August, 2023 I have written for Conservative Home on the need to control public spending. You can see the article here, or it is reproduced below for reference. Since 2010, much of the economic argument in politics has taken place against the backdrop of the deficit. From the Coalition to Brexit, political decisions have often been formed whilst considering the impact on government finances – to fix the roof... Articles
Sam joins Rishi Sunak at Number 10 26th June 2023 I was delighted to join Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street, as part of the National Convention event. It was a great honour to be able to walk through he building... Reports
Running for Charity 3rd September 2023 I am running the Big Half 2023 for charity. You can read more about the charity, and support me at: https://www.justgiving.com/page/sam-thurgood-big-half-23 Reports
Campaigning with Susan Hall 5th August 2023 Sam was delighted to be recently joined campaigning by Susan Hall, the Mayoral Candidate for London. Reports
Supporting the Uxbridge and South Ruislip By-election 20th July 2023 It was fantastic to support the Uxbridge and South Ruislip by-election, taking a team to campaign in the seat on polling day. Reports
Supporting Campaigns Across the UK 15th July 2023 Sam led a team of campaigners to Burnley, to campaign for the excellent local MP, Antony Higginbotham. Antony has been the MP since 2019. The team also took the... Reports
Chairing the City & East Candidate Selection 22nd June 2023 I was invited to Chair the selection of the London Assembly candidate for the City & East GLA constituency. Reports
Chairing the Bexley and Bromley London Assembly Selection 12th May 2023 I was delighted to be invited to Chair the re-selection of Peter Fortune as the London Assembly candidate for Bexley and Bromley, for the 2024 London Elections. Reports
Supporting candidates in the Local Elections 4th May 2023 It was great to be supporting a number of candidates across the Country in the local elections in 2023. Reports
Supporting candidates in the London Elections 5th May 2022 With the local elections in London in 2022, I campaigned and supported a number of candidates across the capital. Reports