Rt Hon Francis Maude, Secretary of State. Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General.

“I am a huge Steve Bell fan.  He’s been a terrific stalwart of the Party at all levels.
Steve would be a great addition to the Party Board”.
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Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Health
 

“Steve has demonstrated his commitment to the party in good times and bad. He would do a superb job of representing the voluntary sector on the board”
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Dan Hannan MEP South East of England

“Steve Bell is a great organiser, a great patriot and a great Conservative. If he can do for the party nationally what he's done in the South East, we'll be in good nick.”
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Syed Kamall MEP London

“Since I have known Steve, he has been a strong voice for party members and has never been afraid to stand up for them and for Conservative values. We need people like Steve at the head of our  party to take us forward” 
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Parvez  Akhtar  Past Vice President Candidate
“When I ran for Vice President with Steve last year the thing that struck me about him was his straight forward, no nonsense, “tells it as it is” approach. . If you then add the many years of service Steve has given at all levels in the Party, it is easy to conclude that this is precisely the type of person we need on the board and that is why I am backing Steve for Vice President.”
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 Tiz Baskerville Past Eastern Regional Chairman
“Steve is an extremely hard working and committed Regional Chairman and works tirelessly
on behalf of the voluntary section of our Party.  Steve's track record of robustly representing
the volunteers gives him the tools to be an excellent Vice President.”
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Graham Postles London Regional Chairman

"Steve is an enthusiastic and committed campaigner who will be an effective advocate for the interests and concerns of volunteers within the Party."

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Stephen Mold Midlands Regional Chairman

“In the short time I have known Steve, he has been an source or great knowledge and wisdom given his long service to the party”

 

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Katy Bourne Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner

“Steve has been a strong advocate for the Conservative Women’s Organisation.  I wholeheartedly endorse his campaign to join the Party Board and I look forward to working with him in the future.”  

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Don Porter CBE

"I have no hesitation recommending Steve for this key role on the Convention.  I have been very impressed with everything Steve has done.  He is a real worker and is totally committed in robustly representing the voluntary section of the Party.  I know he will represent you well."
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Ben Howlett Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Bath

"Steve would make an excellent Vice President of the Conservative Party Convention.  He has a proven track record of working with Conservative Future and supports the need to give our organisation a higher profile within the Party.  He agrees that CF is the future of the Conservative Party and is a really great advocate of empowering grassroots members.  I have no hesitation in endorsing his candidature"
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Sir Merrick Cockell Past Chairman of Conservative Councillors Association

“Steve has always supported the CCA and recognises the importance of Councillors within the Party, he ensures that Councillors are included within the Party framework and is always there to offer support and guidance. He will bring an additional voice in support of Councillors to the Board”
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Tony Devenish Westminster City Council

“Steve Bell is one of the best advocates of the Conservative message I’ve come across in my 25 years’ as an activist , Association officer , Councillor and MEP Candidate’.
‘Steve is hard working, a good public speaker and effective ‘
‘A strong grassroots advocate to ensure CCHQ listens “
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Rt Hon Lord Cecil Parkinson PC

“Steve Bell has been an outstanding Regional Chairman who by his hard work and example has led the region to great success. 
He is a fine communicator who has earned a reputation for listening to the party workers and conveying their concerns and options to party leaders. Steve would make an excellent Vice President of the National Convention and would bring to its work sound judgement, a pleasant personality and real enthusiasm. 
I am delighted to support his candidacy and do so knowing that given the chance he would do an excellent job”
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Phillip Lee MP, Member for Bracknell

"Steve is a loyal and determined Conservative. He has always worked tremendously hard for his Party. I have no hesitation in supporting his campaign to be Vice President of the National Convention."
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MIKE WEATHERLEY MP Hove and Portslade

“I am delighted to support Steve – he is a superb campaigner and his support for the 2010 General Election undoubtedly helped Hove to become a Conservative Gain”
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Iain Stewart MP for Milton Keynes

Candidacy of Mr Steve Bell for Vice President of the National Convention
“I am delighted to support wholeheartedly Steve Bell’s candidacy for Vice President of the National Convention
Steve gave me invaluable support  when I was PPC for the Milton Keynes South seat before the 2010 general election. My Association faced some tricky internal issues and, throughout, Steve was a bedrock  of good advice and took action to protect the interests of the Party. He has served the Party diligently and expertly for many years and it is an honour for me to support his candidacy. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require any further information”
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Cllr Peter Golds OBE 

"Steve is and remains a grassroots activist. he has always been available to assist voluntary officers with advice and practical help."
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Cllr Gary Porter Chairman Conservative Councillors Association & Vice Chairman of the LGA
“I am pleased to be supporting Steve Bell for the position of Vice Chairman of the National Convention.  In my first year on the Board Steve, has been a great help and support and is one of the most active members of the Board”.

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John Bell Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Wirral South 2015

I am delighted to endorse Steve Bell for election to the National Board of the Conservative Party. 
In my roles as a Parliamentary and Welsh Assembly Candidate and North Wales Area Chairman over the past ten years, I knew Steve as a strong supporter of all that we tried to accomplish in Wales. 
His experience is invaluable and his commitment to the wider Conservative cause is an example to us all. 
I have no doubt that the Conservative Party and all that it stands for and is trying to achieve would benefit immensely from having Steve on its National Board.
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Julie Girling MEP for the South West of England and Gibraltar

"Having known Steve for many years I know how committed he is to the Conservative Party and to getting things done. He has played an important role on the South West Board and has done a sterling job. He is an asset to any team and I fully endorse his re-election to the board."
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