Gutted!!!
3 votes!!! ….. the result of the 2015 NEC Elections South West Male Seat
Mike Hines - 2581 votes - 50.02%
Berny Parkes - 2578 votes - 49.97%
Spoilt Papers - 178
To use footie vernacular - In the last minute of game I've hit the underside of the bar, the ball's landed half way over the goal line before being stopped by a passing pigeon. I'm gutted - 3 measly votes!!!
However, I am very pleased to have achieved such a massive swing in my favour having lost by 677 votes in 2013 and I would like to send my heartfelt thanks to everyone who voted for me & those who helped & supported my campaign. It's been absolutely brilliant.
Whilst congratulating Mike - I have to admit it's gut-wrenching to come oh so close but as my mum & dad used to say "a miss is as good as a mile"
The good news is that there have been significant gains from Reclaim The Union candidates (which I'll report on in a future post) so hopefully the Unison leadership will get the message that members are expecting our union use all its energy to fight austerity, defend jobs & protect services.
Anyway the campaign for 2017 starts here.....
Thanks Again,
Berny
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