I write this blog on the train back from Twickenham after a very cold, very wet, very British morning campaigning in the marginal seat that our EDO programme has been focusing on. The Twickenham campaign is one of the most marginal competitions in this election, fought between Conservative incumbent Dr Tania Mathias and long-time former Liberal Democrat MP Sir Vince Cable.
Following a huge increase in fundraising by Aiden and Josh since they took over, the Young Liberal Movement has sent a contingent of Young Liberals across to the UK for the final weeks of the campaign so that our Movement can gain first hand experience in the best campaigining skills to bring back to Australia ahead of a number of key State and Federal Elections over the next 18 months.
The recent events in London have cast a pall over the city and campaigning was suspended on Sunday as a result of the London Bridge terror attack. Prior to the suspension of the campaign, the Young Liberals learnt new campaign techniques from our Conservative counterparts as well as having the honour of meeting distinguished Australians such as Sir Lynton Crosby and Alexander Downer.
While the result on Saturday was disappointing, we as a Movement can be incredibly proud of our unprecedented contribution towards re-electing the Western Australian Liberal Government.