Tag Archives: Tony Pearson

Tories welcome back far-right figures as 2022 candidates

Posted on September 27, 2021 by insidecroydon

Our Political Editor, WALTER CRONXITE, on the names in the frame to become new Tory councillors next May Jason Perry, the leader of the Conservative opposition at Croydon Council, has handed the local politics equivalent of Willy Wonka’s Golden Ticket … Continue reading →

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Ex-councillor quits Tory party and blasts local leadership

Posted on June 19, 2018 by insidecroydon

Another former Tory councillor has quit Croydon Conservatives, launching a farewell blast at the party’s local leadership. Tony Pearson, who was a councillor for New Addington until 2014, announced over the weekend that he was quitting the Tories, complaining that … Continue reading →

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Are you local? New Addington’s Royston Vasey campaign

Posted on May 6, 2014 by insidecroydon

VOTE 2014: Labour needs to win both New Addington seats if they are to have any chance of winning control of the Town Hall, but they have been handicapped by internal wrangles and Tory accusations of being “outsiders” Labour’s determination … Continue reading →

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Eagles fans reject Tory councillor’s call for civic parade

Posted on April 18, 2014 by insidecroydon

Last year, when Crystal Palace won promotion to the Premier League at Wembley, Croydon Council did nothing to mark the achievement. This year, with the club’s survival in the top division all-but-secured with the midweek 3-2 win at Everton, and … Continue reading →

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Palace fans accuse New Addington councillor of persecution

Posted on February 15, 2014 by insidecroydon

Crystal Palace fans are accusing Tony Pearson, a Croydon councillor who represents New Addington, of conducting a persecution campaign against them and the club, after a favourite match-day pub, the Portmanor on Portland Road, has been threatened with losing its … Continue reading →

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Palace fans protest against harassment from Croydon Council

Posted on January 29, 2014 by insidecroydon

Crystal Palace season ticket-holders in the Holmesdale end at Selhurst Park launched a protest against Croydon Council during the vital Premier League relegation match against Hull City last night. A large section of fans raised banners that stated: 6 STABBINGS IN 10 … Continue reading →

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Reeves drops cost of living bombshell on New Addington

Posted on January 14, 2014 by insidecroydon

Rachel Reeves, the shadow minister for Work and Pensions, is spearheading the Labour Party’s cost of living campaign in Croydon against local Tories. Reeves was talking to Central Parade shoppers and shopkeepers in New Addington on Saturday about Labour’s energy … Continue reading →

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New Addington councillor Ayres announces retirement plan

Posted on June 24, 2013 by insidecroydon

George Ayres, the Labour councillor for New Addington, is to retire before the local elections next year. Ayres celebrated his 68th birthday earlier this month, and has advised the local Labour party that he will not be seeking nomination for … Continue reading →

Posted in 2014 council elections, Carole Bonner, Fieldway, George Ayres, New Addington, Simon Hall, Tony Pearson | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Racism, immigration, false stats and Councillor Pearson

Posted on March 29, 2013 by insidecroydon

Abraham Lincoln once said, “It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one’s mouth and remove all doubt”. ANDREW FISHER says it is advice a New Addington councillor would do well to follow The … Continue reading →

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