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You can browse the site by clicking on the links above. Go to the Campaign Diary page to see my what I have been up to. The other pages contain other news, views and updates. Have a browse around. If you want to receive a regular bulletin, send me an email via the Contact page headed "Newsletter". Right: Recent campaigning in Derby- see Campaign Diary page for details The full slate of Conservative Candidates in the East Midlands is: Roger Helmer MEP Emma McClarkin Myself Fiona Bulmer George Lee Right: The Team, left to right: George Lee, Fiona Bulmer, Roger Helmer, Emma McClarkin, me.
If you don't find what you are looking for go to the 'Contact' page and send me an email. I'll get back to you as quickly as I can. Set out below are a few things that people have said about me recently. All the best Rupert Matthews
“I have known Rupert Matthews for five years. During that time he has worked with Chris Heaton-Harris and myself on the preparation of information material for the East Midlands, where his knowledge of issues in the region, as well as his editorial skills, have been invaluable. And I have been out knocking on doors with him in local and General Election campaigns. I am delighted that he has been selected for the East Midlands euro-list for the 2009 elections. Above all, I know that Rupert is a sound Conservative, with clear and principled views on European issues. Here is one candidate we can trust not to go native in Brussels”. - Roger Helmer MEP
“Rupert has designed a solid campaign plan for the coming European elections. It is exactly the sort of thing that the party should be doing” - Dan Hannan MEP
“Your well thought out and prepared pamphlet spells out a robust but common sense approach to the Euro Campaign 2009.” - Dr Charles Tannock MEP
"Rupert's clear strategic thinking and tireless campaigning skills were essential to our stunning success over the Liberal Democrats in a hard fought campaign" - Tim Brown, Surbiton Conservative Association Chairman |
I have been selected for the No.3 position on the Conservative Team of Candidates for the European Elections in June 2009. 
"Rupert is fully informed on all things European. He will make an excellent MEP for the East Midlands and a valuable addition to the Conservative team in Brussels. Having known Rupert for more than 15 years I know that he is a dedicated Conservative with a robust attitude to Europe." - Chris Heaton Harris MEP
"Rupert has worked tirelessly for the Party for many years and is a proven campaigner. We need him at the heart of our East Midlands Euro 2009 campaign to ensure we maximise the Party's vote and profile in preparation for the General Election and County Council elections." 
"Rupert is a hard-working campaigner for the Conservative
"Rupert Matthews would be an outstanding addition to the British Conservative team in the European Parliament; fighting the wasteful policies of Brussels bureaucrats and defending the sovereignty of the United Kingdom. I look forward to welcoming him to the team in 2009!" 
Rupert Matthews is one to watch. This man is a seriously good speaker, has wider interests and is three dimensional. I wish him all luck with the East Midlands and recommend him to any association that wants to have a cracking good sell out event! - Charlie Elphick, Parliamentary Candidate Dover
"Rupert is a principled, hard working, family man with integrity and honesty. He would be an enormous asset to the local Conservative Party and fully represent the East Midlands in Europe. He would also be unafraid to face down the unelected and unaccountable Brussels Bureaucrats and demand the repatriation of our national sovereignty." - Sally McNamara, Councillor Portland Ward of Nottingham (North) 2000-2004, now Director of the Heritage Foundation in Washington DC.