Dear supporters
I wanted to write a brief message to say thank you to the countless people who have supported me and our campaign in Hammersmith over the past three years. I’ve been extremely fortunate to have been surrounded by such a talented and dedicated local team but I’ve also been humbled by the many people who travelled from other parts of London, and even other parts of the country, to serve our campaign.
It has been the dedication of our entire team, along with their passion for the change our country so desperately needs, which provided the inspiration that kept me going during the busy days of the campaign. I am also extremely grateful to my loving family for their endless support, even when I was out of the house at six in the morning and not back until midnight!
Over the past few days I have been sent countless emails of support and encouragement. With each email I have found myself feeling more and more thankful for everyone who has supported me. Even if we didn’t get the result we wanted this time, the volume of emails has shown that we have still been heard and we have still made a difference. I’m very proud of our team and it has been a privilege to work with you on this campaign.
Yours sincerely,
Shaun Bailey
ps - As for what the future may bring, we will just have to wait and see.
- "That a young black man who grew up on a tough London estate is tipped to become a leading figure in the Tory party shows the impact Bailey is having."—Evening Standard
- "A new kind of Conservative candidate with real understanding of poor communities"—ConservativeHome
- "He lays bare the myth that a vote for the Labour Party is a vote for the vulnerable and excluded in society."—Daily Mail
- "Shaun Bailey is hardly your average tweed-jacketed Conservative from the Shires."—The Sun
- "Charismatic, sharp and pragmatic..."—The New Statesman
- "Though a firm non-Tory, I even hope he wins."—Novelist, Guardian journalist and blogger, Dave Hill
- "Shaun Bailey is a rising politician with a distinct advantage. With no political background but a passion for youth and community work he is recognised for being able to represent people he can understand and relate to."—Operation Black Vote
- "He has a clear set of ideas and proposals for what to do about the problems we face on our inner city estates and high streets. Nobody is a more modern Conservative than Shaun, but his ideas are rooted in traditional values. He is one to watch."—Greg Hands MP
- "Bright as a button and positively oozing confidence..."—Independent on Sunday
- "He has got a real understanding of some of the most important issues in London. He will be a great role model for the future."—David Cameron MP, Conservative Leader