A personal blog covering the lighter side of my political interactions.
Discussing the concept of things only getting worse under Labour. 28th August 2024
Another opportunity to put the world to rights. 20th August 2024
Discussing how to stop the riots.
Discussing whether Labour are under the thumb of the unions.
Back with my sparing partner from the Workers Party, Nadia Klok on Dr Roger Gewolb's show. 14th July
Discussing the folly of Labour's housing plans.
Do I think Starmer will reverse Brexit? Yes, via the back door.
Post election breakdown of events. 5th July 2024
Discussing the campaign, Reform UK and the election tomorrow. 4th July 2024
Alan Cook, Reform UK candidate for the Bromley and Biggin Hill constituency goes head to head with Nadia Klok of the Workers Party of Britain, candidate for Brent West in the 2024 UK General Election and London secretary of the Party.
1st July 2024
Thank you to all who came to the stall today, truly unbelievable levels of support.
Well done Biggin Hill Carnival organisers for a great day in the sunshine. No longer are people saying “I am voting for you”, now it’s my family, my office , my team, my friends are voting for you. There has been a palpable change in the levels of support especially in the youth. We can win Bromley & Biggin Hill. 29/6/24
If toots were votes, we would have a landslide victory in South East London on the 4th July.
A truly unbelievable response today from motorists. 28/6/24
Another day, another station and a few support vehicles helping to get the message out there. 26/6/24
Alan Cook on the The Lembit Öpik Show, TNT Radio 26th June 2024.
A good turn out by the public, for the Bromley Experts by Experience hustings. We were short a few candidates though, another no show by the Tory’s.
Not a bus, but the battle car has been travelling around the constituency for many weeks. Ben and I, having fun filming in front of Parliament today. 24/6/24
An afternoon in the sun on the verge of the A21. The support from commercial vehicles, from the smallest van to the largest dump truck was near 80%. The workers are clearly fed up with high taxes. It is time for real change.
A friendly and fun hustings by the London South East Colleges. No show from the Tory’s, panic has clearly set in.
Helping setup a London press conference, the election has been called, the heat is on. 14/6/24
Early arrival to another press conference. The Great British Tax Cut. Time to make work pay. 10/6/24
Invited to speak at an event in Gillingham Golf Club. Thank you for a great lunch and the opportunity to say a few words. A good turnout and many Kent candidates in attendance. 9/6/24
The street stall in Biggin Hill received positive responses from nearly everyone, no negativity at all. I believe people are realising we are the only party offering the bold changes required to make a difference. Look out for the campaign car over the next 4 weeks and don’t forget to toot and wave. 8/6/24
The Reform UK, ‘mass immigration’ press release is in full swing and should put the cat among the pigeons. 30th May 2024
Alan Cook on the The Sonia Poulton Show, TNT Radio 9th May 2024.
Should Labour u-turn on its workers' rights plans?
A third place for Alan Cook, Reform UK in the London Assembly vote for Bexley & Bromley. A very big thank you to the 27,603 who voted for me.
2nd May 2024, the last hurrah for the Howard Cox taxi before it is re-wrapped for the Reform UK general election campaign.
Speeches from the Mark James the Orpington PPC, Alan Cook the Bromley & Biggin Hill PPC and Howard Cox.
We were a small team distributing the last of the Howard Cox and GLA team leaflets, on May 1st. The final day of campaigning for the London Mayoral and London Assembly Vote. Not a house or other vehicle in site but still in the ULEZ 'dirty air' Tax zone.
If toots were votes Howard would win with a landslide. Let’s hope the support we get on the side of the road translates to X’s in the ballot box. Our last road side event before the vote, done.
Back behind the wheel for a quick drive to Eltham High Street in the Reform UK taxi with Richard Tice, Mark Simpson and Roger Gravett. An overwhelmingly positive response from the public there.
The topic of conversation was 'Do you trust Sir Kier Starmer'?
A good turnout in New Eltham to listen to Richard Tice, Ben Habib, Howard Cox, Roger Gravett and Mark Simpson. Other Reform UK PPC’s & GLA candidates were out leafleting and talking to the public at a street stall near the station.
We had the ‘ULEZ exempt’ campaign car at the last anti-ULEZ protest before the Mayoral election. Don't forget to vote Howard Cox, Alan Cook & Reform UK, the only way to stop the war on the motorist and put some common sense into the London Assembly.
A hustings held in Bickley by the charity “Experts by Experience”. Quite a humbling experience and one that really cements the importance of the position I am hoping to attain.
Discussing whether London has become a no-go area for Jewish people.
A lunch with Richard, Lee and others, just what’s needed to inspire people to believe in the the UK our capital and the fact that you have a political choice.
A few of the team members helping man the stall and deliver leaflets in the Shortlands & Park Langley ward.
Alan Cook on the The Lembit Öpik Show, TNT Radio 31st March 2024.
Alan Cook on the The Lembit Öpik Show, TNT Radio 24th February 2024. Live from the the Reform UK Spring Rally in Doncaster.
A small selection of the team that helped deliver leaflets and talk to people in Sidcup High Street. A very positive day that ended with a laugh and a pint.
Ben Habib and Howard Cox talking at the Reform UK Kensington & Bayswater team fundraising lunch at Boisdale's restaurant and Jazz bar.
Furthering the discussion on IP rights and AI creations.
We were blessed with the perfect day to kick off Ben Habib’s Wellingborough by-election campaign. Don’t forget, If you want change you have to vote for it.
Raising the question of what was the role of the biologically confused leader of the Lib Dems in the failure to deliver justice for the victims of the Horizon scandal.
When the enemy is within, no I would not join the armed services today. We need to remove the disease of wokeness from our services.
Putting forward a case for Reform in the New Year and that you decide if it will be a dry squib and have it go with a bang.
Discussing Gender Ideology in schools and nearer the end of the program how many political lives has Rishi Sunak got left.
Discussing Harry and his legal dilemmas, not a subject I have any interest in so I changed the subject to canvassing with Richard Tice and Howard Cox in Romford Market.
A morning canvassing and leafleting with Richard Tice, Howard Cox and many of our PPCs.
Surveying London from above, planning podcasts with Howard Cox and Ian Collins.
Raising the question of trust after the presidents of three of the top American universities questioned over student protests.
Sticking it to Rishi, the problems that the Tory's five pledges all relate to are issues that were either created or perpetuated by the current administration.
An opportunity to get the team together for a photo shoot followed by an election planning lunch.
A truly fantastic Christmas lunch, well organised and well attended, thank you for my invitation.
Another good turn out, great conversation, people popping in and out with many staying past 10pm.
Presenting my thoughts on David Cameron's appointment and his comments regarding the UK requiring closer ties with the EU.
Discussing whether Nigel Farage going into the jungle is a positive move for such a prominent politician.
There couldn't have been a better question for me to debate this week, "Is it time for a new major party in British politics"? With Reform UK gaining 3rd place in voter intention polls this week and with four of the polls putting us in double digits, only 8 points behind the Tory party, we are the new force in British politics.
An interesting 4 hours, luckily the bar opened at midday. I was told to 'pipe down' on many occasions for being too political. It is a shame that all the answers to all the questions raised were political and only Reform UK policy has the solutions to these problems. But it's not a political meeting, so the Tory councillor kept telling me. Howard Cox and Noel Willcox were both on good form and were very well received.
Asking if Suella Braverman, being one of the last conservatives left in the Tory Party is actively trying to get herself sacked. My position was that it would not happen as it would deepen the rift, to the point of creating civil war within the party was proven wrong the next morning when she was sacked.
The head shaking, tutting and general disbelief coming from the whole audience over what Edmund was saying, forced Andrew Doyle to come back to me to counter the rubbish that was being spoken by the leader of The Climate Party. I gave him both barrels, to which he had no decent comeback.
It is always a pleasure to be invited to the GB News studio, so many like minded people to catch-up with and discuss current news and politics.
Discussing the rights and wrongs over Israel allowing for humanitarian pauses in the war against Hamas.
Pride of place by the Cenotaph on a glorious, sunny and cloudless day, remembering and respecting our fallen.
Part of the Reform UK London Mayor and London Assembly team at a briefing session in City Hall.
Firstly, discussing if we are winning the battle against cancel culture within the UK universities. Secondly, the hot topic of the week the potential new Muslim political party. The 'Party of Islam' had their registration with the electoral commission refused on a number of grounds. They will resubmit and when they are established what effect will it have on their historic political home the Labour Party?
Invited on to Nana Akua's Great British Debate on GB News. Discussing Kier Starmer's position on Palestine, Israel and Labour's chances in the next general election if the new 'Party of Islam' manages to become a registered UK political party.
A two day festival with too many topics to list here. The ones I attended were all related to net zero, the public support for this new global industry seems to be waning at quite a speed.
Dead heading the Rose.Discussing Dame Alison Rose, her obscene rewards and why was she not sacked.
Another good turnout, the anger is still growing over Sadiq Khan's tax on the poor.
In addition to Nigel Farage and Dr Starkey, other speakers are:
Andrew Allison, Chief Executive of The Freedom Association
Charlie Bentley-Astor, University of Cambridge graduate and free speech advocate
Nick Buckley, Founder of Mancunian Way
David Campbell Bannerman, Chairman of The Freedom Association
Baroness (Claire) Fox, Director of the Academy of Ideas
Mark Francois MP, Conservative MP and Chairman of the European Research Group
Matt Goodwin, Professor of Politics in the School of Politics and International Relations at the University of Kent
Dr. Bryn Harris, Chief Legal Counsel at the Free Speech Union
Eric Kaufman, Professor of Politics at Birkbeck College, University of London
Dr Bernard Lamb, Emiritus Reader in Genetics at Imperial College, London
Mark Littlewood, Director General of the Institute of Economic Affairs
Rafe Heydel-Mankoo, Senior Fellow of the New Culture Forum
Lembit Öpik, former Liberal Democrat MP
Tim Scott, Treasurer of The Freedom Association
Tom Slater, Editor of Spiked Online
AI & Sustainability: UN Sustainable Development Goals: Where are we now, and where can AI help?
The UN SDGs on paper all look positive but what lurks behind them may be construed as a unelected global body attempting to control aspects of otherwise independent nation states.
That said there was one outstanding project mentioned, one that improves the efficiency of large cement production plants, the driving force behind that AI product was environmental but the net result is money saving by the operator.
Questioning the guests over the Metropolitan Police's response to Jihad chants at protests.
An exceptional turnout considering the weather, approaching 300 people, half a dozen dinosaurs and a cockerel. Sirens, whistles, songs and hoots from passing motorists were heard for three hours in the High Street. Roger Gravett, Alan Cook, Mick Geeenhough and Howard Cox were present representing Reform UK.
Monthly opportunity to meet and question your local Reform UK Party candidates. This month Mick Greenhough for Orpington and Alan Cook for Bromley & Biggin Hill attended. Next month there should be one, two or even three more candidates attending. Some people didn't see the small Reform flags next to our area and therefore didn't find the group, next month we will have a couple of balloons to make this easier!
Supporting Howard Cox on his interview and lively Q&A session.
Accompanying Howard Cox for an MP opinion survey for the APPG for Fair Fuel UK.
An interesting session with the focus on “Empowering UK Healthcare through Digital Innovation”.
In an interesting and lively episode, I managed to put Andrew Doyle right regarding Nigel Farage and which party he is really interested in. I also mentioned the fact that even senior Conservatives that I've spoken to don't believe that they will win the next election. To top it off I had the opportunity to discuss politics, the SDP and Reform UK, with John Cleese.
A night of good food, good speeches and good company.
Some speeches from the day are available on the events page.
A like minded organisation that is backing common sense answers to issues, high-lighting the attack on our freedoms and democracy. A very well attended event and fun after party.
Reform UK spokesperson and London region county organisers social/training evening.
Back in the GB News studio with Howard Cox who was debating with Ed Gummell the leader of The Climate Party. I was talking about the rise of the anti establishment vote in continental Europe and how we should see the same in the UK.
With 58 of the 60 tickets sold it was very nearly sold out. A very enlightening and enjoyable event. A big thanks to the O'Neill's team in Bromley for making us all so welcome and also to Ben, Howard and Roger for their help and speeches.
Not a positive result today but the battle for a judicial review continues.
The first of the Reform UK, Bromley & Biggin Hill social meetings, held at the Wetherspoon pub the Richmal Compton which is opposite Bromley South station. A good turnout of about 20 people, we're intending on holding these every 4 to 6 weeks, details will be placed on the events page.
An amazing turnout for the anti-ULEZ Convoy 3. One which saw the first outing of the ULEZ free, Jaguar campaign car, hopefully the next time it is out it will be wrapped in the party colour.
The Reform UK London and Westminster spokesman, Luke Wates organised a meet your Mayoral candidate drinks reception..
Another very well supported Anti-ULEZ Protest, with Sirens, bells and whistles on the pavement and horns from the support vehicles we made ourselves heard in Parliament.
Steve and me go back a long way, sometimes I actually agree with him.
A Britain Club breakfast event in the Commons.
After the 4th September Labour cabinet reshuffle a group of peers in the Lords congratulated Lord Peter Mandelson on getting back into power; a reference to the number of Blairites moved into the shadow cabinet. With the myth of the rift between Starmer and Blair blown away, the reality is that both Blair and Brown have Starmer's ear. The reach of the corporate, globalist bodies and billionaires has its route directly into the Labour Party leadership.
Due to the upcoming by-election, which is now imminent following the long awaited resignation of Nadine Dorries, I joined a Reform UK team canvassing in Pulloxhill for Dave Holland, our Mid Bedfordshire candidate.
Our protest started with a group of 40 protesters slow walking the 'Coffin of Democracy' from Charing Cross to Downing Street. I followed the procession in the Reform UK taxi. Both Richard and Howard gave speeches at the gates to Downing Street. Nigel Farage, who just happened to be driving past, jumped out to meet and greet friends, colleagues and protesters. I also bumped into a dear old friend, Nigel Evans MP.
Richard Tice, Downing Street
Reform UK Taxi - Downing Street
Alan Cook & Howard Cox, Downing Street
Howard, Noel, Richard & Alan Cook
Howard Cox, Downing Street
Alan Cook & The Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans MP
Speeches and an open discussion on the damage caused by ULEZ, followed by planning for tomorrows Downing Street protest.
Another very well attended and good natured Anti-ULEZ protest, one which an image mirroring a fictional movement has been picked up on by many a news organisation.
Anti-ULEZ Protester
Alan Cook & Howard Cox
Mail Online