Rejected by CCHQ but more determined than ever
Fri ,20/11/2009This is a very short post as I am about to examine the contents of a rather nice bottle of Shiraz.
In June David Cameron reopened the Parliamentary Candidates’ List and invited applications from all walks of life. I pondered whether I should apply for a few weeks and then took the plunge.
I was most impressed by the honesty and very generous praise given to me by my nominated referees in the process and sat back with a recommended date of hearing back in July.
July came and went. In August I e-mailed CCHQ and was told they would get back to me eventually. Today, was eventually…
The rejection letter is nice enough and pleasant in its tone and content making a few standard suggestions (all of which I already undertake or have researched and am in the process of undertaking) but the words
I am sorry to have to tell you, therefore, that we are not able to invite you to undertake further assessment at this time. We are, however, still very interested in you…
still hurt, so very much
Quite simply the previous paragraph tells a story of too many applicants for too few places on the remaining Parliamentary Assessment Boards.
What is the measure of a Conservative?
I believe it is to receive this rejection letter at 11AM and at 3PM hold a meeting with the regional chairman of the Association with regards to an even more active role for me within the Party to ensure we turn the South-West from orange to BLUE in a few months time.
Dave, I take rejection quite well, even from a bloke!