THURROCK MP Jackie Doyle Price has incurred the wrath of UKIP supporters and others in yet another Twitter spat.
It seems to have come as something of a recent trend for the abrasive MP to go onto the social media site at night to express her views in no uncertain terms.
On Saturday night, Doyle-Price, who is defending a majority of just 92, reacted to the success of UKIP both locally and nationally on Thursday night.
Doyle-Price said: “Those who think the UKIP vote is a positive vote for a right wing party are clueless. It is a kick in the ballots for all of us. No pact.”
Many seem to have misunderstood what the MP has said, believing that she has said that all UKIP voters are clueless.
@elstob_john said: “The sort of statement you would expect from a Tory, still not listening to people”.
@rogerv52 said: “That’s typical LibLabConner arrogance and the reason that UKIP is gaining ground”.
robdseaman81 said: “She lost my vote a long time ago! Arrogance beyond belief, and treats the electorate with contempt!
It appears that many are not necessarily examining what the Thurrock MP is saying but seem to object to the tone.
Perhaps @_GeorgiAlz sums it up when she tweeted: “Why don’t you focus on improving your campaign and manifesto and not blame others for your party’s failure?”
There are some who are concerned that the MP’s “Swinging the bat” mentality may suit her with the second smallest majority in the UK but may have an impact on other marginal seats.
Doyle-Price’s outburst contrasts somewhat sharply with popular Harlow MP Robert Halfon who spoke at the ConservativeHome Spring Conference where he spent his Saturday coherently, cogently and clearly how he felt the Tories could secure a majority in May. 2015.
Mr Halfon believed the Tories should become the party of redistribution, full employment and affordable housing.
Mr Halfon said: The billions raised by cutting the 50p tax rate (a policy Labour opposed, of course) could be used to raise the personal allowance for low-paid workers even higher.
“Only by such measures will the Tories appeal to those voters required for securing a majority”.
Ms Doyle-Price ended her tweet emphasising “No Pact.” With her leading the recent Thurrock Council campaign, it could be interpreted that there will be no pact between Thurrock Conservatives and Thurrock UKIP councillors in order to lead Thurrock Council over the next year.
Late night + Alcohol + Twitter tweets = Twit.
Late night + Alcohol + Twitter tweets = Twit.
Every night+ alcohol+ tweets+ look at the state of her
Ms Doyle-Price ended her tweet emphasising “No Pact.” With her leading the recent Thurrock Council campaign, it could be interpreted that there will be no pact between Thurrock Conservatives and Thurrock UKIP councillors in order to lead Thurrock Council over the next year.
I think that is a really good point, especially when you consider the personal nature of the campaign towards UKIP , it will be interesting to see if her boyfriend and adviser takes any notice of JDP I personally doubt it especially after her abysmal campaign strategies
Both Conservatives and Labour have consistently failed to listen to the people on many subjects, they have become complacent in thinking that people will just blindly follow the parties no matter what they do, the victory for UKIP in the local and European elections have just shown how out of touch the main parties have become.
They need to completely reform or they will continue to hemorrhage support
Jackie Doyle-Price is rude, ignorant, arrogant and obnoxious. Anyone who disagrees with her is labelled ‘a lefty’ even if they vote Tory or UKIP.
Her days are numbered and this time next year Thurrock will have either a Labour or UKIP MP.
Good riddance to bad rubbish.
@TheMockneyRebel
Jackie Doyle-Price is rude, ignorant, arrogant and obnoxious. Anyone who disagrees with her is labelled ‘a lefty’ even if they vote Tory or UKIP.
Her days are numbered and this time next year Thurrock will have either a Labour or UKIP MP.
Good riddance to bad rubbish.
She spoke well of you though….
@TheMockneyRebel
First…where I come from.
I owe long-term allegiance to NO party and NO party should be in power more than 2 terms (corruption/complacency) I follow JDP on TWFY and she’s basically OK (not perfect…who is?)
Looking at your Twitter account you seem a good man (socialist with a capital S?) and if you don’t follow her on TWFY you should…she works hard for Thurrock
Re UKIP. When good ‘ole Nige finally goes into rehab the antics of the rest will maybe send them the way of the BNP but they have a point…both Lab and Con really need to up their game and join the EU in taking a good close look at themselves and maybe not liking a lot of what they see
@TheMockneyRebel
PS Sorry about Chelsea by the way. The one blot on what seems an otherwise impressive record.