Updated: Tories hold Rochford and Southend East

4:30am Friday 7th May 2010 in Local News

James Duddridge James Duddridge

JAMES Duddridge has held the Rochford and Southend East seat for the Conservatives.

James Duddridge also romped home with a 11,500 vote majority in Rochford and Southend East. Lib Dem Graham Longley, who had the support of leading businessman Philip Miller, increased his share of the vote, but still trailed in third place behind Labour.

Comments (15)

7:04am Fri 7 May 10

Thames Gateway says...

Well done James, convincing win!
Well done James, convincing win! Thames Gateway

7:34am Fri 7 May 10

anon anon says...

up the blues !!! well done....
up the blues !!! well done.... anon anon

8:19am Fri 7 May 10

southendcritic says...

southend deserves all it gets!!
southend deserves all it gets!! southendcritic

9:48am Fri 7 May 10

ScrewedForAnother5years says...

Congratulations to the people of Southend area, for voting in the someone who's only concern is for all his friends in Thorpe Bay!!
What has this berk done for the people of Shoeburyness, Southchurch or for Southend itself?
Some people never learn
Congratulations to the people of Southend area, for voting in the someone who's only concern is for all his friends in Thorpe Bay!! What has this berk done for the people of Shoeburyness, Southchurch or for Southend itself? Some people never learn ScrewedForAnother5years

10:06am Fri 7 May 10

clairella says...

ScrewedForAnother5ye
ars wrote:
Congratulations to the people of Southend area, for voting in the someone who's only concern is for all his friends in Thorpe Bay!! What has this berk done for the people of Shoeburyness, Southchurch or for Southend itself? Some people never learn
Could u share with us what u think he has done for his "friends" in Thorpe Bay?
[quote][p][bold]ScrewedForAnother5ye ars[/bold] wrote: Congratulations to the people of Southend area, for voting in the someone who's only concern is for all his friends in Thorpe Bay!! What has this berk done for the people of Shoeburyness, Southchurch or for Southend itself? Some people never learn[/p][/quote]Could u share with us what u think he has done for his "friends" in Thorpe Bay? clairella

11:09am Fri 7 May 10

152 says...

In May 2009, James promised to put all his expenses information on his website. I cannot find it anywhere.
In May 2009, James promised to put all his expenses information on his website. I cannot find it anywhere. 152

4:24pm Fri 7 May 10

VictoriaLS says...

This disgusting "Tory Boy" doesnt' deserve to be an MP - he doesn't represent his constituents - he makes my skin cruel.

The Tories should out him and get a new representative in - he really doesn't deserve to be an MP.

I'm actually upset that people couldn't give a monkeys about his expenses and the fact he really doesn't care about any of you.
This disgusting "Tory Boy" doesnt' deserve to be an MP - he doesn't represent his constituents - he makes my skin cruel. The Tories should out him and get a new representative in - he really doesn't deserve to be an MP. I'm actually upset that people couldn't give a monkeys about his expenses and the fact he really doesn't care about any of you. VictoriaLS

4:26pm Fri 7 May 10

VictoriaLS says...

and PS - I would have voted Tory if it wasn't for him. He just doesn't deserve it.
and PS - I would have voted Tory if it wasn't for him. He just doesn't deserve it. VictoriaLS

5:57pm Fri 7 May 10

Mark D says...

VictoriaLS wrote:
and PS - I would have voted Tory if it wasn't for him. He just doesn't deserve it.
What's he done that is so much worse than other politicians? (am not defending him, am just curious to know).
[quote][p][bold]VictoriaLS[/bold] wrote: and PS - I would have voted Tory if it wasn't for him. He just doesn't deserve it.[/p][/quote]What's he done that is so much worse than other politicians? (am not defending him, am just curious to know). Mark D

6:12pm Fri 7 May 10

village of the damned says...

thank god the BNP hardly got any votes *phew*
thank god the BNP hardly got any votes *phew* village of the damned

7:53pm Fri 7 May 10

jolllyboy says...

Your loss Rochford Graham Longley is a good en. Pleased to keep him as our councillor!
Your loss Rochford Graham Longley is a good en. Pleased to keep him as our councillor! jolllyboy

9:35pm Fri 7 May 10

VictoriaLS says...

Mark D wrote:
VictoriaLS wrote: and PS - I would have voted Tory if it wasn't for him. He just doesn't deserve it.
What's he done that is so much worse than other politicians? (am not defending him, am just curious to know).
It was to do with the original drugs clinic in Station Road - a few of us had e-mailed Duddridge to see if there was anything he could do to stop it going ahead in our street - I received a confirmation mail back from him saying he was looking in to the situation and would get a response back asap - however - 2 weeks later an article in the Echo appeared and the Echo had spoken to Duddrige and he said he knew nothing about the proposal - so he was either lying to the Echo or to myself about looking in to it. I really cannot tolerate liars - I think that most of these MP's should be re-elected for each constituency - it really interfered with my voting. I toed for Mr Longley this time.
[quote][p][bold]Mark D[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]VictoriaLS[/bold] wrote: and PS - I would have voted Tory if it wasn't for him. He just doesn't deserve it.[/p][/quote]What's he done that is so much worse than other politicians? (am not defending him, am just curious to know).[/p][/quote]It was to do with the original drugs clinic in Station Road - a few of us had e-mailed Duddridge to see if there was anything he could do to stop it going ahead in our street - I received a confirmation mail back from him saying he was looking in to the situation and would get a response back asap - however - 2 weeks later an article in the Echo appeared and the Echo had spoken to Duddrige and he said he knew nothing about the proposal - so he was either lying to the Echo or to myself about looking in to it. I really cannot tolerate liars - I think that most of these MP's should be re-elected for each constituency - it really interfered with my voting. I toed for Mr Longley this time. VictoriaLS

9:43pm Fri 7 May 10

Mark D says...

VictoriaLS wrote:
Mark D wrote:
VictoriaLS wrote: and PS - I would have voted Tory if it wasn't for him. He just doesn't deserve it.
What's he done that is so much worse than other politicians? (am not defending him, am just curious to know).
It was to do with the original drugs clinic in Station Road - a few of us had e-mailed Duddridge to see if there was anything he could do to stop it going ahead in our street - I received a confirmation mail back from him saying he was looking in to the situation and would get a response back asap - however - 2 weeks later an article in the Echo appeared and the Echo had spoken to Duddrige and he said he knew nothing about the proposal - so he was either lying to the Echo or to myself about looking in to it. I really cannot tolerate liars - I think that most of these MP's should be re-elected for each constituency - it really interfered with my voting. I toed for Mr Longley this time.
If what you say is true, then I can see why you chose not to vote for Duddridge. But, despite my sympathy for the Lib-Dems at a national level, I couldn't bring myself to vote for Longley given the fact that, when he was Mayor, he commissioned the Millennium Clock without thinking to get it waterproofed, hence the fact it kept breaking down and needing expensive refurbishments (and, when I last heard, was due to be taken down to be put in storage, despite the fact it was meant to last for generations). But, even worse than that original mistake was his attempt to squirm out of the blame by blaming the subsequent Tory administration (which had been lumbered with his ****-up).
[quote][p][bold]VictoriaLS[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Mark D[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]VictoriaLS[/bold] wrote: and PS - I would have voted Tory if it wasn't for him. He just doesn't deserve it.[/p][/quote]What's he done that is so much worse than other politicians? (am not defending him, am just curious to know).[/p][/quote]It was to do with the original drugs clinic in Station Road - a few of us had e-mailed Duddridge to see if there was anything he could do to stop it going ahead in our street - I received a confirmation mail back from him saying he was looking in to the situation and would get a response back asap - however - 2 weeks later an article in the Echo appeared and the Echo had spoken to Duddrige and he said he knew nothing about the proposal - so he was either lying to the Echo or to myself about looking in to it. I really cannot tolerate liars - I think that most of these MP's should be re-elected for each constituency - it really interfered with my voting. I toed for Mr Longley this time.[/p][/quote]If what you say is true, then I can see why you chose not to vote for Duddridge. But, despite my sympathy for the Lib-Dems at a national level, I couldn't bring myself to vote for Longley given the fact that, when he was Mayor, he commissioned the Millennium Clock without thinking to get it waterproofed, hence the fact it kept breaking down and needing expensive refurbishments (and, when I last heard, was due to be taken down to be put in storage, despite the fact it was meant to last for generations). But, even worse than that original mistake was his attempt to squirm out of the blame by blaming the subsequent Tory administration (which had been lumbered with his ****-up). Mark D

9:56pm Fri 7 May 10

VictoriaLS says...

I'm LOL at my spelling error - I toed for Mr Longley - LOL - I promise I had nothing to do with his toes LOL!!

Do you know - I didn't know that about Longley - anyway - wasted vote I feel - I actually thought the Lib Dems were going to do much better on the whole.

I wonder if there will be another election soon? It's going to be strange this hung parliament and coalition business!!!
I'm LOL at my spelling error - I toed for Mr Longley - LOL - I promise I had nothing to do with his toes LOL!! Do you know - I didn't know that about Longley - anyway - wasted vote I feel - I actually thought the Lib Dems were going to do much better on the whole. I wonder if there will be another election soon? It's going to be strange this hung parliament and coalition business!!! VictoriaLS

11:12pm Fri 7 May 10

Max Impact says...

Mark D wrote:
VictoriaLS wrote:
Mark D wrote:
VictoriaLS wrote: and PS - I would have voted Tory if it wasn't for him. He just doesn't deserve it.
What's he done that is so much worse than other politicians? (am not defending him, am just curious to know).
It was to do with the original drugs clinic in Station Road - a few of us had e-mailed Duddridge to see if there was anything he could do to stop it going ahead in our street - I received a confirmation mail back from him saying he was looking in to the situation and would get a response back asap - however - 2 weeks later an article in the Echo appeared and the Echo had spoken to Duddrige and he said he knew nothing about the proposal - so he was either lying to the Echo or to myself about looking in to it. I really cannot tolerate liars - I think that most of these MP's should be re-elected for each constituency - it really interfered with my voting. I toed for Mr Longley this time.
If what you say is true, then I can see why you chose not to vote for Duddridge. But, despite my sympathy for the Lib-Dems at a national level, I couldn't bring myself to vote for Longley given the fact that, when he was Mayor, he commissioned the Millennium Clock without thinking to get it waterproofed, hence the fact it kept breaking down and needing expensive refurbishments (and, when I last heard, was due to be taken down to be put in storage, despite the fact it was meant to last for generations). But, even worse than that original mistake was his attempt to squirm out of the blame by blaming the subsequent Tory administration (which had been lumbered with his ****-up).
At least somebody knows that facts on the clock, shame there are so few of us.

Wonder if the Lib Dems will field a new man/woman next time round,

anyone know how many time Mr Longley has stood and failed to become an MP?
[quote][p][bold]Mark D[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]VictoriaLS[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Mark D[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]VictoriaLS[/bold] wrote: and PS - I would have voted Tory if it wasn't for him. He just doesn't deserve it.[/p][/quote]What's he done that is so much worse than other politicians? (am not defending him, am just curious to know).[/p][/quote]It was to do with the original drugs clinic in Station Road - a few of us had e-mailed Duddridge to see if there was anything he could do to stop it going ahead in our street - I received a confirmation mail back from him saying he was looking in to the situation and would get a response back asap - however - 2 weeks later an article in the Echo appeared and the Echo had spoken to Duddrige and he said he knew nothing about the proposal - so he was either lying to the Echo or to myself about looking in to it. I really cannot tolerate liars - I think that most of these MP's should be re-elected for each constituency - it really interfered with my voting. I toed for Mr Longley this time.[/p][/quote]If what you say is true, then I can see why you chose not to vote for Duddridge. But, despite my sympathy for the Lib-Dems at a national level, I couldn't bring myself to vote for Longley given the fact that, when he was Mayor, he commissioned the Millennium Clock without thinking to get it waterproofed, hence the fact it kept breaking down and needing expensive refurbishments (and, when I last heard, was due to be taken down to be put in storage, despite the fact it was meant to last for generations). But, even worse than that original mistake was his attempt to squirm out of the blame by blaming the subsequent Tory administration (which had been lumbered with his ****-up).[/p][/quote]At least somebody knows that facts on the clock, shame there are so few of us. Wonder if the Lib Dems will field a new man/woman next time round, anyone know how many time Mr Longley has stood and failed to become an MP? Max Impact

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