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R TKeymasterOn that note we were quite conscious to ensure we were as straightforward and non biased as possible – and did ask Mr Lucas as he arrived if he was able to give a quick video interview which was declined.
Later on we were talking to Carrie, Rob and David as a round up / reaction piece and Mr Lucas walked out of the venue pursued by Leader and Daily Post reporters (video here, you can see it happen in the background: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmFcxZw9Nm0&feature=youtu.be&t=18164 ) which is why that was rather brief – as we wanted to catch the winner as he was the only one at the count who we didnt speak with. Sadly the only shot we got was him driving away.
There was nothing from Brian Edwards as he did not attend the count.
Not wanting to put words in the mouths of others there helping with the Wrexham.com output, but I think everyone enjoyed it and was pleased with the quality of what was produced!
R TKeymaster[quote quote=93774]Congratulations to everyone that took part and their supporters who have kept politics alive
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Mr Lucas had a red van with a speaker going around town on polling day – quite oldskool :)
R TKeymasterVideos are now up for those who want to relive it or watch it for the first time! https://www.wrexham.com/news/video-wrexhams-only-public-general-election-hustings-2015-93555.html
R TKeymasterPenultimate candidate video up with another view on fracking – it appears there will be a range of views on this topic for anyone looking to vote based off it.
R TKeymasterThere is a few tweaks due through after the elections – however the reads are still here, just a case of people posting and perhaps starting topics that are important to them :)
R TKeymasterQueensferry is going and that is a much more modern store – told the staff there had letters the other day with the news, although also told there is a recruitment stand still in the door.
Locally this does not appear to have happened – so hopefully not!
R TKeymasterWrexham Council have beaten us to the query on this by emailing requesting a change! For completeness as some read the forums as well as the articles it is below:
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This morning (Wednesday 22nd) Wrexham Council have clarified the data released alongside the voting registration stats to say “The population figures quoted in yesterday’s email for both Parliamentary seats include children who are under 18 and cannot vote as well as people who are not commonwealth citizens but are residents in the areas of both seats.”Wrexham Council have requested: “There is a fear that the more people read this article the more will attempt to re-register and cause severe disruption with our electoral services.
“Could you please remove or amend the article to reflect that the population figures also included under 18’s and non-commonwealth citizens as both categories will be unable to vote in the upcoming election.”
[/quote]Back to Moggsie’s point, it appears the number was irrelevant and no idea why it was given out!
R TKeymaster[quote quote=93050]Just seen this, don’t know if it’s of interest to any on here? https://www.facebook.com/events/1429389057362686/
[/quote]I had a chat with the organiser last week and its good to see this pressing forward, I think it is the only open one happening locally!
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Also do those roadside election placards actually do anything? (other than look rather unsightly).[/quote]
There has been some abuse scrawled on a few by Gresford so it appears they are a creative outlet for some :)
R TKeymasterIt crossed my mind when I read that – but it is the data given by Wrexham Council as a comparison based from June 2013. The 2011 census data came out in lump form in 2012 and more detail in 2013 so hopefully it is a number provided for a reason rather than a load of babies and children being included!
Looking at the census data, and this is for the county borough not the wrexham constituency specifically the split is:
Age 0-15: 25,818
Age 16 to 64: 86,175
Age 65+: 22,851
All people total: 134,844There is also this document https://www.wrexham.gov.uk/MinutesData/ExBoard/Reports/hccs6012.doc that refers to a similar figure so would imagine it is despite not formally stated – however in such things firmness rather than guesswork is best!
R TKeymasterAnother ‘local’ poll has been run by NWN in Mold’s Leader publication.
Results have Conservatives winning Wrexham with 32% of the vote against Labour’s 22%
Clywd South has a Conservative victory too with 46% of the vote against UKIP second with 23% of vote – Labour pushed to third there with 15%.
Anyone know of any other polls locally or sampling local views?
David Cameron has also visited NWN’s offices in Chester today it seems.
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