UKIP Sheffield launch European elections campaign

The UK Independence Party in Sheffield launched its campaign for the European elections on Wednesday. Last time the European elections were contested in 2004 UKIP shocked the political establishment by taking over 2.6 million votes nationally, knocking the Liberal Democrats into fourth place.

The campaign launch at St. Mary's Conference Centre on Bramall Lane was attended by Paul Nuttall (UKIP Party Chairman) and Jonathan Arnott (UKIP General Secretary), and the press together with 25 local activists.

Jonathan Arnott, is also the no.2 candidate for the 'Yorkshire and the Humber' region and the chairman of the local branch in Sheffield. Paul Nuttall spoke of his delight that this year's campaign is shaping up to be "the most professional national campaign that this party has ever run" and praised the local UKIP Sheffield organisation which has already delivered over 20,000 leaflets in April.

Jonathan Arnott spoke on the reasons for voting UKIP at this year's European elections: "We’re in the middle of the biggest global recession in my lifetime and we’re fighting it with one hand tied behind our backs with Brussels red tape. Our small bus inesses are being strangled before they can become big businesses. If you’re right-wing, you should oppose the EU for its interference in sentencing and belief in unlimited immigration. If you’re left-wing you should oppose it for its callous foreign policy and state aid rules that won’t let the government help failing businesses. But whether you’re left, right or centre we should all be opposing the EU for its wastefulness, bureaucracy and cost."

Jonathan also reminded activists that the European elections are a 'single-issue election'. Jonathan said "UKIP are often accused of being a single-issue party. We're not a single-issue party but this is a single-issue election about our relationship with the European Union. If you’re in favour of the European Union you have a wide range of choices – Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat, Green. If you’re opposed to the European Union then there’s just one moderate show in town and that is the UK Independence Party".

Immediately following the launch, UKIP activists took to the streets in the city centre handing out leaflets and received an encouraging response from the public.

UKIP Campaign launch

UKIP in the West Midlands launched its European election campaign on Monday 20th April, 2009 with the unveiling of the advertising hoardings, as can be seen in the post below by Josh.

Mike Nattrass MEP, the UK Independence Party lead candidate has made a short video on the launch day which can be seen HERE.

The full list of UKIP European election candidates in the West Midlands are: Mike Nattrass MEP, Nikki Sinclaire, Jill Seymour, Rustie Lee, Malcolm Hurst and Jonathan Oakton - make sure you vote UKIP on June 4th if you want your country back and want to 'Say No' to EU rule.

Open meeting in Kendal

Cumbrian voters of every political persuasion have been asked to lend their votes to UKIP in the Euro-elections.

The bold call was made by party chairman, Paul Nuttall, at an open meeting held in Kendal at the weekend.

"Lend us your vote," was his message talking about next June's elections for the European Parliament.

"If you like the EU you can vote Labour, Conservative or Lib Dem. If you don't like the EU, then there is only one show in town – UKIP.

"We are no longer a single issue party and have a raft of policies on all manner of subjects, such as education, law and order, health and energy.

"But, in relation to the Euro-elections, there is only one issue – the European Union. And we are the only party fighting to get Britain out of it and regain the right to run our own country.

"You are not electing a government or even a council, so please lend us your vote in the Euro-election," said Mr Nuttall, who is the party's lead candidate in the North west for the contest.

Also present at the lively meeting, held at the Stonecross Manor Hotel, was Phil Griffiths, North West chairman and Dr Fred McGlade, regional organizer, who also spoke of the party's election campaign.

PUBLIC MEETING.... European Elections 2009

PUBLIC MEETING.... European Elections 2009
Come and find out why you should vote UKIP in the coming (June 2009) European Elections. The UK Independence Party (UKIP) is promoting a Public meeting at The Grosvenor Hotel, Belgrave Road Torquay.on Thursday November 20th Doors open 19.00 hrs. for a 19.30 start.

Speakers are:

>Graham Booth (Retired .South West UKIP MEP)
>Trevor Coleman (South West UKIP MEP)
>Julie Harrison (UKIP PPC. for Torbay) Admission Free !

Please come and hear why your vote will not be 'wasted'This is a European election !!! and might be your last chance to express your views in lieu of the denied, but promised referendum.

For more information Contact Tel. 07875125083 e-mail TorbayUKIP@live.co.uk