Articles and Speeches

Thanks to Voters
06-May-05, Open Letter to Local Newspapers.

"Dear Editor,

I’d first like to thank you and your staff for the fair and impartial way you have covered the election campaign.

My thanks to my election agent and the members of the Conservative Association for selecting and supporting me as their candidate over the last 19 months and the campaign team for their tireless work over many months. It has meant a lot to me.

And, for the warm welcome on 35,000 doorsteps, I want to say thank you, to the people of Windsor constituency; many will have had the courage to break with former party allegiances to deliver such a substantial result.

With an increased majority of over 10,000 and a 1.2% swing from the LibDems, I am delighted and energized, but also recognise the onerous responsibility placed upon me.

I accept this role with humility and honour and an overwhelming sense of duty to our beautiful area.

There are some matters that are outside of party politics. You have my commitment that I will do all I can to take action on the things that matter to all of us.

In the years to come I want all us to feel a sense of freedom and of pride in being British once again and I am proud to be able to play a role in the future of our great nation.

So I thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for giving me this great honour.

It will be a privilege to serve as your next member of parliament for the Windsor constituency."

Adam Afriyie, newly elected MP for Windsor