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from Nicola Blackwood Oxford West & Abingdon Election Special

intouchWE’RE STICKING WITH NICOLALocal people back hard-working Nicola Blackwood despite Lib Dem dirty tricks

Nicola has been our MP for the last five years – during which time she has campaigned tirelessly on local issues such as the need for long-term flood defences, getting investment for the congested A34, condemning inappropriate development on Port Meadow, and championing Oxfordshire’s thriving innovation sector.

She has also won praise for her national campaign against child sexual exploitation, Childhood Lost, which she started in response to the appalling Oxford child grooming case.

She’s done all this despite being diagnosed a couple of years ago with a rare syndrome which hasn’t affected her work for local people – but which it seems local Lib Dems are trying to exploit.

One disgusted local resident alerted Nicola to the Lib Dems’ smears: “A Lib Dem canvasser just used your illness as a reason not to vote for you,” she said – “told him this was disgusting and desperate”.

Nicola isn’t rattled by these dirty tactics: “I’m in control of my health, and trust that local people will see from my record how much I love representing them and my home constituency,” she says – “I hope they’ll let me finish the job I’ve started by voting Conservative on Thursday.” Anne-Marie Trevelyan

■ People across our part of Oxfordshire have said they’re more determined than ever to re-elect campaigning local MP Nicola Blackwood as the Lib Dem campaign against her gets increasingly desperate.

NICOLA DEFIANT OVER ABBEY POOL■ In Nicola’s formal submission to the Vale Council’s consultation on the Abbey Meadows she has insisted ONLY Scenario A – saving and investing in Abbey Pool – is acceptable. It seems over 80% of local residents agree with her – so the Vale have told her the pool is safe.

FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE, VOTE FOR NICOLA BLACKWOOD

“…be wicked, act shamelessly,

stir endlessly.” Lib Dem Campaign Guide

LIB DEMS’ RECORD OF DIRTY TRICKS

The desperate tactics being used by the Lib Dems locally are part of an OFFICIAL Liberal Democrat guide to campaigning.

This guidance – distributed to Lib Dem activists and never disowned by Nick Clegg – urges Liberal Democrats to “be wicked, act shamelessly, stir endlessly.” It goes on to say:n “Positive campaigning will NOT be enough to win”n “Don’t be afraid to exaggerate”With tactics like these, it’s no wonder so many local people are planning to vote against the negative Lib Dems on 7 May.

Watch out for Liberal Democrat ‘dirty tricks’ campaign Telegraph, 2 May 2015

NICOLA BLACKWOOD – CARING AND CAMPAIGNING FOR OUR COMMUNITY

BORIS BACKS ABINGDON’S SMALL BUSINESSES

As PPS to the Business Minister since 2013, Nicola has fought hard for Small Businesses, helping to introduce new laws to slash red tape, end late payment and increase access to finance – not to mention voting consistently to cut business taxes since 2010.

Among the many local businesses Boris visited were the winners of Nicola’s #shoplocal competition, in which Abingdon residents nominated their favourite independent shops.

Boris’s message was clear: only a Conservative Government would back

■ On a surprise visit to Abingdon Market Square this weekend, Boris Johnson addressed a rally of local residents before visiting local small businesses in the Town Centre.

■ Nicola brought the Education Secretary, Nicky Morgan, to Abingdon & Witney College to congratulate them on their recent achievements.

The college recently won a Beacon Award for leadership – and has topped the league tables, with the highest success rate for apprentices in England.

Since 2010, the Conservatives have delivered 2.2 million apprenticeships – and have pledged to deliver a further 3 million if elected on Thursday.

Nicola has championed apprenticeships locally too, backing providers like Abingdon & Witney College and voting for measures to make it easier for businesses to employ apprentices.

She says: “We are creating the jobs and the training opportunities young people need to earn a regular pay packet and get on in life. I congratulate Abingdon and Witney College for this wonderful achievement in delivering for our local young people.”

■ If the Conservatives can hold seats like Oxford West & Abingdon, they need just 23 more to secure a majority in Parliament – and stop Ed Miliband becoming Prime Minister.

A vote for the Lib Dems or any other party will only help Ed Miliband and the Scottish

Nationalists who would prop him up in a coalition of chaos.

Don’t let Ed Miliband put the progress of the last five years at risk. Vote Conservative on Thursday to keep our country on the right track, and to secure a brighter future for you and your family.

HAVE YOU SEEN EVIDENCE OF LIB DEM DIRTY TRICKS?If you hear or see anything suspicious follow these 3 steps■ Make a note of what they said, and keep anything that was pushed through your door

■ Ask for the name of the Lib Dem canvasser or telephone caller

■ Call our Lib Dem Watch Hotline on 03333 706580

For more information please contact us:Call 03333 706580Email nicola@nicolablackwood.comVisit our websitenicolablackwood.com

JUST 23 SEATS CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

You can ’t vo t e L ib Dem th i s t ime and expec t t o ge t Da vid Cameron a s PM.

Clegg opens the door to Miliband government backed by SNP

The Times 02/05/15

BOOST FOR LOCAL APPRENTICES

small businesses – reviewing business rates, trebling start up loans, keeping the Employment Allowance and delivering 3 million more apprentices.