UKIP in Surrey Heath
The UK Independence Party is committed to providing Britain with a government that will make a positive difference, including withdrawing Britain from the European Union. We recognise the people of Surrey Heath will be much better off without EU interference and its huge financial drain on the economy. International co-operation, which we support, does not require 'ever closer political union'!
We believe that Britain should be an independent self-governing nation and not part of a European Federal Superstate. The traditional political parties in Britain have for years exaggerated the benefits of EU membership, and covered up the EU waste and corruption.
We welcome support from people who believe in british parliamentary democracy. We are campaigning not just to get control of our country back from Brussels, but in the process, to bring about more local democracy, fairness, and the chance for ordinary people to choose, rather than just be told by unelected bureaucrats.
The party has a full compliment of domestic and international policies, covering all the main issues that affect Britain today.
UKIP polled 3,432 votes (6.3% of the vote) in Surrey Heath for General Election. Read more about this, by clicking on the "Election" menu tab.
We have local policies that we contend will make the Surrey Heath area a better place to live, work and enjoy. Come, join us and help us make a difference!
Forthcoming Events
The branch will be holding a number of social and political events in the coming months. These will be posted here, when applicable.
Recent Events
In the run up to the general election there were a series of public meetings, to hear the MP candidates for Surrey Heath. Mark Stroud spoke at the three husting events across Surrey Heath.
UKIP Surrey Heath held a St George's evening meal in Windlesham, on 23rd April. Members and friends enjoyed english fare and good company. Further events will be arranged shortly!
Our Spring Conference was held in Milton Keynes, on Friday 19th March. It was an opportunity to launch the UKIP 2010 manifesto, and the conference received a good level of media coverage. Videos from the conference are available on Youtube.
The NW Surrey branch held its AGM on Thursday 18th February, in Chobham. Members received reports from branch officers, voted for a new committee and for the formation of two new constituency associations - Woking and Surrey Heath. Speakers included prospective parliamentary candidates, Mark Stroud (Surrey Heath) and Rob Burberry (Woking). Gerard Batten (London MEP) and Steve Harris (SE Regional Organiser) also spoke.
Surrey Heath UKIP have held two coffee mornings recently, member Jo Bateman held a very successful coffee morning on Friday 5th February. Members and friends were able to speak with Mark Stroud, UKIP PPC for Surrey Heath , and Nigel Farage MEP, who was also in attendance. Members from the North West Surrey branch, their friends, including a number from outside the branch filled the house to hear about UKIP locally. Funds raised from this event go towards the general election campaign locally. Pictures below!
This was followed by a coffee morning at the home of Phyllis and Michael in Camberley on 6th March, where Mark Stroud spoke of his forthcoming election campaign.
