Campaign Dog...

In a recent moment of weakness, my girlfriend relented to my repeated requests to get a dog. Boz (pictured) is now part of our family and seems to be happily settling into his new life. As you can see, he’s enjoying the campaign as he gets to meet lots of people and is regularly the centre of attention. If you see the two of us around the constituency please stop us to say hello.

What Jack will do if you elect him...

Over the last year I have spoken to people in Derby South at meetings, on their doorsteps and in the street.  I’ve had feedback on this website, on Facebook and via email.   I have actively sought to listen to the people of Derby.  I’ve disagreed with many of you but the vast majority speak the kind of sensible common sense that this country needs.  On the back of that process I’ve decided that, if...

Background...

1997 – 2004 Soldier:  In 1998 Jack commissioned from Sandhurst as a 20 year old Infantry Officer.   He went on to serve for 6 years with The King’s Own Royal Border Regiment (now The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment).  He served in Canada, Bosnia and Cyprus.  Working as a platoon commander, recruit instructor and a battalion training officer.  He left in 2004 as a Captain.     2004 – 2006...

Beliefs...

There was a time when the Conservative party was associated with resisting change, harking back to the good old days and shoring-up the barriers of social exclusion.  Those days are gone.  To be a Tory today is to sign-up for an agenda of change, it is to embrace the pressing responsibilities that befall our generation and to demand that everyone be given a fair chance at success.  That’s what makes me Conservative. Four...