Bill Cash, MP for Stone, received overwhelming support in a vote of confidence at an Extraordinary General Meeting last night. The meeting gave him a truly overwhelming majority - and a standing ovation. Bill said that he was utterly delighted with the results. He received a personal letter of support from David Cameron (see below).
That morning, in the European Scrutiny Committee, Bill had cross-examined David Miliband on the Irish guarantees and the Lisbon Treaty. He pointed out that the Minister for Europe, Baroness Kinnock, had stated the previous day that the British Parliament had “agreed” the Irish guarantees, which was simply not true. Bill challenged the Foreign Secretary to either agree with her or to tell the truth. The Foreign Secretary completely failed to give a satisfactory explanation of the legal and political situation regarding the Irish question and Cash demanded a referendum in line with the wishes of 88% of the British people.
Letter from David Cameron to Bill Cash
Dear Bill,
Further to my letter to you on 4th June, I understand that you will be meeting your Association at an Extraordinary General Meeting later today.
My earlier letter made clear that you did not have further questions to answer, and that I hoped very much that you would be able to put this matter behind you. However, in the light of the subsequent press coverage you and your family have had, I would like to reaffirm what I said and to thank you personally for the tireless contribution you make to the work of Parliament. You have a long record of serving your constituents with commitment and integrity.
I wish you well in the outcome of your Extraordinary General Meeting, and look forward to working with you to make sure a Conservative Government is elected at the next General Election.
Yours ever,
David Cameron
