"The Seducer of the Valleys" Dies At 62

A sad day indeed, Sir Dai Llewellyn, a Welsh Baronet and avid supporter of the UK Independence Party has passed away after a six month battle with cancer.

UKIP Leader, Nigel Farage, recants a tale from the days of the 2007 Welsh Assembly elections when, Sir Dai was awoken, looking dishevelled from the previous night's binging on alcohol, by Nigel at his home just moments away from an important Press Conference to launch his Candidacy. Within moments Dai was ready, and jumped into Nigel's car en-route to the Conference, during the journey he managed to consume the entire bottle of Chateau Garonne as they crossed the Severn Bridge. Nigel was, of course apprehensive about Sir Dai's ability to see out the Press Conference - but it was a success and it was Sir Dai's larger than life character that saved him that day.

Often called the "seducer of the Valleys" and a bon viveur, Dai was a popular man within UKIP, and we are honoured to have had such a man within our ranks. Particularly in today's politically correct era, Sir Dai was the most fervent anti-PC activist, and he so in everything he did.

I never had the fortune to meet Sir Dai, and I am sad about that, but tonight, I shall crack open a bottle of red to one of UKIP's best people - I'm sure Sir Dai would have liked to open a bottle too!

Rest In Peace.

We want UK Independence!

Hello all,

Its been some time since I last posted, so I shall indulge you in some interesting news.

Last week saw and interesting sign written in the snow "No To Lisbon", I naturally was overjoyed to see that we had friends in the Parliament! The reaction among the Pro-Treaty MEP's was even more enjoyable and the display was on the lips of everyone, including the baffled security - who, no doubt, received the wrath of Poettering himself.

This week is more serious, while many of our elected representatives in Strasbourg (UKIP excepted) celebrate the Economy, the reality is somewhat different. We already know that our economy in the UK is suffering thanks to a number of issues concerning the Banking Industry. The same is happening across Europe and the rest of the World. The ECB (European Central Bank) has refused to lower interest rates at the behest of Spain, Italy and Greece, whose economies are unable to survive the downturn, as they are not in control of the interest rates. Something the UK should be thankful for as we are not operating the Euro.

It is already happening, the Panic has begun, with customers in Germany already refusing Southern bank notes, as their value is getting weaker and weaker. Each country prints its own notes according to its economic weight in European Union under strict guidelines from the European Central Bank in Frankfurt. For example, German notes have an “X”‘ at the start of the serial numbers.

By refusing these bank notes, or exchanging them for German ones, the people of Germany have begun something that could be imitated across the Northern sphere of the Eurozone. Resulting in a split economy, as there will be rapid decline of value in Southern states and Northern states having to make-up the shortfall by rearranging interest rates. In my opinion, the end result will be a collapse of the Eurozone, and the ECB will have no choice but to begin a phased withdrawal of the Euro. That is if one of these Countries does not crack first and withdraw from the Euro altogether.

The answer is simple, the Euro has not been a success, but a slow and painful realisation that economic unity and a single currency simply does not work. The fallout has begun, perhaps the 10th Year of the Euro will be one more year too much for many Eurozone Countries. Lets just be thankful Britain is not a part of economic unity.

Its heavy stuff indeed, but the truth nonetheless - We want UK Independence!

10th Anniversary of the Euro

Hello all,

Its been some time since I last posted, so I shall indulge you in some interesting news.
Last week saw and interesting sign written in the snow "No To Lisbon", I naturally was overjoyed to see that we had friends in the Parliament! The reaction among the Pro-Treaty MEP's was even more enjoyable and the display was on the lips of everyone, including the baffled security - who, no doubt, received the wrath of Poettering himself.
This week is more serious, while many of our elected representatives in Strasbourg (UKIP excepted) celebrate the Economy, the reality is somewhat different. We already know that our economy in the UK is suffering thanks to a number of issues concerning the Banking Industry. The same is happening across Europe and the rest of the World. The ECB (European Central Bank) has refused to lower interest rates at the behest of Spain, Italy and Greece, whose economies are unable to survive the downturn, as they are not in control of the interest rates. Something the UK should be thankful for as we are not operating the Euro.
It is already happening, the Panic has begun, with customers in Germany already refusing Southern bank notes, as their value is getting weaker and weaker. Each country prints its own notes according to its economic weight in European Union under strict guidelines from the European Central Bank in Frankfurt. For example, German notes have an “X”‘ at the start of the serial numbers.
By refusing these bank notes, or exchanging them for German ones, the people of Germany have begun something that could be imitated across the Northern sphere of the Eurozone. Resulting in a split economy, as there will be rapid decline of value in Southern states and Northern states having to make-up the shortfall by rearranging interest rates. In my opinion, the end result will be a collapse of the Eurozone, and the ECB will have no choice but to begin a phased withdrawal of the Euro. That is if one of these Countries does not crack first and withdraw from the Euro altogether.
The answer is simple, the Euro has not been a success, but a slow and painful realisation that economic unity and a single currency simply does not work. The fallout has begun, perhaps the 10th Year of the Euro will be one more year too much for many Eurozone Countries. Lets just be thankful Britain is not a part of economic unity.


Its heavy stuff indeed, but the truth nonetheless - We want UK Independence!

10th Anniversary of the Euro

Hello all,

Its been some time since I last posted, so I shall indulge you in some interesting news.
Last week saw and interesting sign written in the snow "No To Lisbon", I naturally was overjoyed to see that we had friends in the Parliament! The reaction among the Pro-Treaty MEP's was even more enjoyable and the display was on the lips of everyone, including the baffled security - who, no doubt, received the wrath of Poettering himself.
This week is more serious, while many of our elected representatives in Strasbourg (UKIP excepted) celebrate the Economy, the reality is somewhat different. We already know that our economy in the UK is suffering thanks to a number of issues concerning the Banking Industry. The same is happening across Europe and the rest of the World. The ECB (European Central Bank) has refused to lower interest rates at the behest of Spain, Italy and Greece, whose economies are unable to survive the downturn, as they are not in control of the interest rates. Something the UK should be thankful for as we are not operating the Euro.
It is already happening, the Panic has begun, with customers in Germany already refusing Southern bank notes, as their value is getting weaker and weaker. Each country prints its own notes according to its economic weight in European Union under strict guidelines from the European Central Bank in Frankfurt. For example, German notes have an “X”‘ at the start of the serial numbers.
By refusing these bank notes, or exchanging them for German ones, the people of Germany have begun something that could be imitated across the Northern sphere of the Eurozone. Resulting in a split economy, as there will be rapid decline of value in Southern states and Northern states having to make-up the shortfall by rearranging interest rates. In my opinion, the end result will be a collapse of the Eurozone, and the ECB will have no choice but to begin a phased withdrawal of the Euro. That is if one of these Countries does not crack first and withdraw from the Euro altogether.
The answer is simple, the Euro has not been a success, but a slow and painful realisation that economic unity and a single currency simply does not work. The fallout has begun, perhaps the 10th Year of the Euro will be one more year too much for many Eurozone Countries. Lets just be thankful Britain is not a part of economic unity.


Its heavy stuff indeed, but the truth nonetheless - We want UK Independence!

Hello all,

Its been some time since I last posted, so I shall indulge you in some interesting news.
Last week saw and interesting sign written in the snow "No To Lisbon", I naturally was overjoyed to see that we had friends in the Parliament! The reaction among the Pro-Treaty MEP's was even more enjoyable and the display was on the lips of everyone, including the baffled security - who, no doubt, received the wrath of Poettering himself.
This week is more serious, while many of our elected representatives in Strasbourg (UKIP excepted) celebrate the Economy, the reality is somewhat different. We already know that our economy in the UK is suffering thanks to a number of issues concerning the Banking Industry. The same is happening across Europe and the rest of the World. The ECB (European Central Bank) has refused to lower interest rates at the behest of Spain, Italy and Greece, whose economies are unable to survive the downturn, as they are not in control of the interest rates. Something the UK should be thankful for as we are not operating the Euro.
It is already happening, the Panic has begun, with customers in Germany already refusing Southern bank notes, as their value is getting weaker and weaker. Each country prints its own notes according to its economic weight in European Union under strict guidelines from the European Central Bank in Frankfurt. For example, German notes have an “X”‘ at the start of the serial numbers.
By refusing these bank notes, or exchanging them for German ones, the people of Germany have begun something that could be imitated across the Northern sphere of the Eurozone. Resulting in a split economy, as there will be rapid decline of value in Southern states and Northern states having to make-up the shortfall by rearranging interest rates. In my opinion, the end result will be a collapse of the Eurozone, and the ECB will have no choice but to begin a phased withdrawal of the Euro. That is if one of these Countries does not crack first and withdraw from the Euro altogether.
The answer is simple, the Euro has not been a success, but a slow and painful realisation that economic unity and a single currency simply does not work. The fallout has begun, perhaps the 10th Year of the Euro will be one more year too much for many Eurozone Countries. Lets just be thankful Britain is not a part of economic unity.


Its heavy stuff indeed, but the truth nonetheless - We want UK Independence!

New lists for 2009

Hello all,

Well its been an interesting week! I have been sorting out arrangements to go to Brussels and no sooner than that, I find out that I am now the third Candidate for next years' European Elections. Stephen Allison decided after all to contest the East Midlands list so everyone moves one place up the list!
I am having a mini party of UKIP members at my place before I go to Brussels to take up my new job as a Trainee/Stagiare in the Agriculture and Fisheries Committees. Its been a hectic week, but exciting nonetheless.
Please get in touch with me if you have any questions you wish to ask me.

Till next time,
John

Party Conference

Hello All,

Well, what a Conference it was!! Certainly one to remember.

Nigel gave a speech on day one that outlined a change of tack and strategy for UKIP, a strategy I fully support and believe will turn UKIP around and prepare us well for next years elections. Bob Spink gave a speech that was memorable and heartfelt - he is a rare politician, one that puts his country before his career. I met all of the UKIP MEP's, Peers and our MP. All of whom were warm and very welcoming.

I made a speech with Young Independence, and I felt pleased with my performance. Many people spoke to me afterwards extending their congratulations. I had just announced I was accepting a job in Brussels for the Independence and Democracy grouping in the European Parliament.

So plans are underway for my six month internship at Brussels. Very much looking foward to it!!

Till next time,

John