| Andy Higgins 06:51 - May 8 with 907 views | BFCSupportersTrust |
The good citizens of Blackpool South have exercised their democratic rights at the ballot box and our campaign to elect Andy Higgins [Independent: ‘Promoting Blackpool — Put Football First’] has lived up to expectations. For an independent candidate to make an impression in a General Election is both difficult and rare, and so it proved here. Andy polled 655 votes — and if that doesn’t seem many, it was of the same order as the Green Party and the Liberal Democrats polled, so a significant achievement. Although we didn’t expect that Andy would win the seat, his candidacy has certainly unsettled the established order and this public display of support for our first foray into the political arena has demonstrated to everyone that we have a sizeable voice in Blackpool South and it needs to be listened to.
Our congratulations go to Andy and his team for their tireless dedication over the course of the campaign. This is a pleasing reward for their passion and commitment. Our thanks go to all of the voters in Blackpool South who registered their support for our manifesto and Andy’s candidacy. This General Election campaign is just the beginning. Blackpool Supporters’ Trust is dedicated to the cause and we will never waver. In the end it is all about the will of the people, the supporters, to help regenerate the club and the community. We are all going to get some sleep now before we plan the next steps. A more comprehensive statement will be issued tomorrow.
BST committee
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| Andy Higgins on 07:35 - May 8 with 896 views | Orioltwins |
Well done Andy - tough call to make for those voting as there are bigger fish to fry in the country than football. Certainly decent though. | |
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| Andy Higgins on 09:34 - May 8 with 875 views | BringBackTheRedRoom |
Well done to Andy and everyone involved in the campaign. Every vote should be seen as a victory. | |
| ‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’ |
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