View speeches from the “Good Life after Brexit” conference, organised by David Campbell Bannerman and featuring Nigel Farage, Sir Bill Cash, John Redwood and many others. You can also see the full list on the speeches page here
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David Campbell Bannerman MEP Welcomes Decision To Allow Ministers to Campaign for Either Side in Brexit Referendum.
Writing in the Telegraph of the 5th January 2016, David Campbell Bannerman MEP welcomed the news that Prime Minister David Cameron will allow his Ministers to campaign for either side in the Brexit Referendum once the renegotiation process has ended. This is likely to take place next month following the European Leaders Summit on the 19th of February. The MEP noted that as many as nine Cabinet Ministers could back the campaign to leave the EU.
See the full story here.
David Campbell Bannerman also praised the Prime Minister for his ‘wise and courageous decision’ in the Huffington Post. The MEP noted that ‘Mr Cameron was sensible and enlightened to allow his ministers the freedom to campaign on whichever side they desire. It took courage and sound political nous.’ Moreover, the decision was ‘in the best interest of democratic politics more generally. The last thing an already cynical public want to see are the most senior politicians forced to back something they simply do not believe in, on such a massive issue of principle, just in the name of collective responsibility. There is a big enough democratic deficit and distrust of politicians as there is.’
David Campbell Bannerman Helps Launch ‘Conservatives for Britain’ Group
Interviewed in the Telegraph, Co-Chair of the ‘Conservatives for Britain’ Group David Campbell Bannerman MEP said that ‘If the EU is not willing to return significiant powers to our shores, then Britain should leave. ‘ The MEP went on to say of the Group that ‘We will set out what we believe needs to be achieved in the Renegotiation process if Britain is to remain a member of the EU. Restricting freedom of movement of EU citizens and making the UK Parliament sovereign over EU law are likely to feature heavily in our agenda.’ Read the full story in The Telegraph here.
David Campbell Bannerman was also interviewed on the R5L show ‘Pienaar’s Politics’:
The launch was also covered by BBC Radio Four News:
David Campbell Bannerman MEP was also interviewed by ConservativeHome on the launch of the new Group. You can read the interview here.
David Campbell Bannerman Demands Radical EU Reforms
Writing in the Sunday Telegraph on the 31st May 2015, David Campbell Bannerman demanded that Cameron’s EU reform must not be a ‘sham’. The MEP for the Eastern Counties said that Prime Minister has the opportunity to be radical and must take it.
Read more here.
The Daily Star picked up the story and reported that ‘Tory MEP David Campbell Bannerman told Mr Cameron he must deliver radical reforms because the public would not accept a “sham” deal.’
Read more here.
The ECR EU Conference 2015
The ‘Alternatives to EU Membership’ Conference on Wednesday 18th February was hailed a great success with such leading speakers as Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP, Sir Bill Cash MP, John Mills, Matthew Elliott and of course the organiser David Campbell Bannerman MEP who spoke on EEA Lite.
You can view all the speeches from the conference by clicking this link here.
Over 110 delegates attended the ECR EU Conference held at Europe House, London, hosted by David Campbell Bannerman MEP
To find out more information about David’s book ‘Time to Jump’ or to order a copy, you can visit the Time to Jump website here.
David Campbell Bannerman has also published ‘The Ultimate Plan B: A Positive Vision of an independent Britain outside the European Union’ booklet. You can request a copy or download a pdf. More information can be found here.
Delegates’ Response:
This is what Delegates said of the Conference:
“Thank you for hosting an excellent conference which helped me complete my journey towards euroscepticism!”
Jonathan Roberts, UK Chamber of Shipping
“Thank you very much for organising yesterday’s conference – it was truly superb!”
Rory Broomfield, The Freedom Association
“We go to so many debates and discussions about the EU and I have certainly been to my fair share over many years but this was the best by far!”
Lindsay Jenkins, author
David Campbell Bannerman wins membership ballot
I am delighted that my candidacy for re-election as a Eurosceptic MEP has been endorsed by the wider party membership, and I am grateful and humbled by all the support I have received from members, since I re-joined the party.
They are the grass-roots supporters, who work the hardest for this party giving up their own time and often their own money, in the pursuit of what they know is right for this country.
As a party, we now need to honour what the membership has said and run a strong campaign that will show the natural home for Eurosceptics is the Conservative party.
It is only the Conservative party, not UKIP, that is in a position to regain British Sovereignty and powers from Brussels through an In/Out EU Referendum and we need to make sure we communicate that to all the British people that understand our best interests lie in a new and better relationship with the EU.
What have I done for you?
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Determined that British voters must have a Referendum on the EU, David’s Eurosceptic record cannot be matched by anyone else. As now, He will fight for your and Britain’s interests in Brussels as he seeks to reduce the burden of that remote and bloated bureaucracy.
David is a principled advocate of EU withdrawal while being a traditional Conservative of 23 years standing. He’s the only person who really understands UKIP, as their former Deputy Leader/Party Chairman, and he needs to be a leading part of the Conservative team to combat them in the European Elections. Positive, hard working, a team player, and easy to get on with, David makes an ideal Conservative MEP candidate.
Keeping in touch with constituents is extremely important for David
What have I done for you?
- Helped gain In/Out EU Referendum through No. 10 & Cabinet Minister advice and a book
- Regular interviews on BBC Radio 4, TV News, local radio & press
- Supported district and county elections across Eastern Counties with a ‘How to Fight UKIP’ memo
- Frequently highlighted danger of EU Superstate
- Voted against bad EU legislation
- Campaigned in Police Commissioner (PCC) elections
- Spoken at many Party fundraising events
- Key role in Trade and Defence Committees
of European Parliament - Helped many constituent issues
- Twenty three year Conservative Party service as Adviser in John Major’s Government, local councillor, Westminster candidate and Head of Bow Group think tank (eg members Lilley, Howard & Macgregor).
Find out: What I believe in :: What will I do for you?
“As ever, the work you are doing on behalf of the Conservative Party is greatly appreciated, as is your determined promotion of an EU Referendum. Keep up the good work.”
Charles Walker MP, Member of Parliament for Broxbourne
“I am very pleased that we can welcome David Campbell Bannerman back to the Conservative Party. The Conservative Party is bringing in people who want to work in the national interest to sort out Britain’s problems. I am sure David Campbell Bannerman will be a valuable member of our team in the European Parliament.”
Rt Hon William Hague MP, Foreign Secretary
“Thank heavens that we still have folk with backbone, you’re a credit to your country.”
Stephen G, Eastern Counties Constituent
David Campbell Bannerman – Your Eurosceptic MEP.
What will I do for you?
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DCB has taken the battle to UKIP in the Euro Elections 2014 – and he’s uniquely placed to know UKIP inside and out…
Determined that British voters must have a Referendum on the EU, David’s Eurosceptic record cannot be matched by anyone else. As now, He will fight for your and Britain’s interests in Brussels as he seeks to reduce the burden of that remote and bloated bureaucracy.
David is a principled advocate of EU withdrawal while being a traditional Conservative of 23 years standing. He’s the only person who really understands UKIP, as their former Deputy Leader/Party Chairman, and he needs to be a leading part of the Conservative team to combat them in the European Elections. Positive, hard working, a team player, and easy to get on with, David makes an ideal Conservative MEP candidate.
David likes to hear from businesses of all sizes and about their concerns
What will I do for you?
- Take the battle to UKIP in the Euro Elections 2014 – I’m uniquely placed to know UKIP inside and out
- Make case for EU withdrawal (two-thirds of Conservatives want Out) but back our ‘Renegotiation or Out’ policy
- Work hard for Conservative victory in 2015 General Election
- Use my communications career experience to campaign in the media
- Continue to oppose EU Superstate and bad EU legislation
- Continue to be strong team player, supporting councillors, associations, PCCs & MPs
- Continue to help constituents effectively
- Continue to hold EU to account in trade, defence and other bodies
- Continue to push for immigration controls and better policies
- Campaign for road & rail improvements, e.g. A14 widening, bypasses & rail links to docks.
Find out: What I believe in :: What have I done for you
“It is a pleasure to have David come back to the Conservative fold, he has given us a great deal of help in fighting UKIP.”
David Finch, Leader of Essex County Council
“I am very pleased that we can welcome David Campbell Bannerman back to the Conservative Party. The Conservative Party is bringing in people who want to work in the national interest to sort out Britain’s problems. I am sure David Campbell Bannerman will be a valuable member of our team in the European Parliament.”
Rt Hon William Hague MP, Foreign Secretary
“As ever, the work you are doing on behalf of the Conservative Party is greatly appreciated, as is your determined promotion of an EU Referendum. Keep up the good work.”
Charles Walker MP, Member of Parliament for Broxbourne
“Thank heavens that we still have folk with backbone, you’re a credit to your country.”
Stephen G, Eastern Counties Constituent
David Campbell Bannerman – Your Eurosceptic MEP
David Campbell Bannerman MEP Mission Statement
As a Conservative MEP I am:
A true Eurosceptic – with strong principles and the conviction to seek UK withdrawal from the EU
A hard working MEP who has defended our interests courageously in Europe
Devoted to serving the whole of the East of England equally and without favouritism.
DCB’s EU Referendum debate on BBC Radio Suffolk
Local MEP David Campbell Bannerman MEP appears on Radio Suffolk’s Terry Baxter morning show on Wednesday 23rd January and has the last word on the EU Referendum debate with Labour MEP Richard Howitt.
Listen to the clip here.