New political party claims big numbers
The leader of the recently formed Conservative Party is boasting that his party has attracted more paid-up party members in just four weeks than other minor parties have signed up in years.
The leader of the recently formed Conservative Party is boasting that his party has attracted more paid-up party members in just four weeks than other minor parties have signed up in years.
Colin Craig says he now has 1050 Conservative Party members - a number he claims is significantly higher than the majority of other minor parties.
“I understand that ACT only have around 800 members after being around for 17 years, and United Future have struggled ever since 2004 to keep 500” he says, adding that NZ First were only able to attract 300 members to their annual conference, whereas United Future barely managed 60.
He gave no evidence for his claims.
With the party currently working through its registration, Mr Craig is conducting polling to decide which electorate he will stand in for the November 26 election.
NBR staff
Tue, 13 Sep 2011
Tue, 13 Sep 2011
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New political party claims big numbers
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