Another good sign for the Tories
It is interesting how people are gravitating towards the Conservative Party whatever their professional background.
Last night, for example, 270 people gathered at the Banqueting House in Whitehall at the behest of the Conservative Middle East Council (CMEC). There was a considerable number of Ambassadors, MPs and others in attendance all there to listen to David Cameron and William Hague speak.
Much of this is due to the hard work of the Chairman of CMEC, Crispin Blunt MP, but it also indicated how anxious many people are to be involved in Conservative Party events. Whether in Israel or any of the Arab countries, there is a feeling of dismay at the lack of influence Britain has in the region, despite our historical links, and the deep knowledge this country has of the Middle East.
It is interesting to note how the French are now beginning to be more involved in the region, in contrast to Britain. President Sarkozy will be in Damascus in September. William Hague reiterated his view that the region is the most important, politically in the world. It is now up to the Conservative Party to get to know it. To his credit he has done so personally.
Like everyone else in the country at the moment, those present last night yearn for a Conservative government that will have a much clearer strategy for Britain’s interests in the region and apply it in a much more coherent way.
No more fundraiser/ special envoys either!