Not So Recent LoonyNews 28/06/07 - 14/12/07
04/12/07 Membership of OMRLP
Its that time of year when renewals of membership are sent out. In order to get our database up to date, and to reduce costs. We ask that any members who have lost touch over the years due to change of address or for any other reason, get in touch, renew your membership and give us your support.
In keeping with our policy of introducing the 99p coin to save on change we have reduced...yet again.. our membership fees to £9.99 and renewals to £9.99 and you can join online. or if you want to have a tshirt £19.99 or some of our newer merchandise.
OMRLP on YouTube
A Media BTEC course at Cirencester college group made this OMRLP video entitled "We Couldnt Think of a Slogan" as part of their Political Advertising project.
Have a look at this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGEbOhUdZik
Apparently when we field 52 Candidates we are then entiled to a three minute political broadcast Could this be our video? Its a lot more interesting than the other political parties broadcasts, (mind you watching paint dry would be more interesting than that) and its obviously designed to be a vote catcher.
Our thanks for this go to Clare and Robert, Ian and Becky. Fame at last, and possibly a distinction.
Loony Landslide in Surrey
Our candidate Chinners 
stood as a candidate at Cobham Fairmile local election (Elmbridge) on 29th Nov 2007. You can check out his manifesto here http://votewise.co.uk/?pg=show&eid=43UBGB&action=info
He managed to attract a massive 9 Votes which I am unreliably informed is a 100% increase in his vote at this election. Well done Chinners!
Conference Pics:
We now have the official pictures of the Loony party Conference as taken by Matt Porteous, and very good they are too. You can view them here
Loony Campaign Gunning for Success (13th Nov 2007)
It just goes to show that the loony party can make a difference. Several of our ex military members have been campaigning in Aldershot to have a 25lb Field Gun outside Aldershot railway station refurbished and looked after as part of Aldershots and indeed everyones heritage. They have after much campaigning and writing finally succeeded when TeamRushmoor from Rushmoor Borough Council’s started work to restore the Field Gun to its former glory in time for Remembrance Day.
A full report on this can be found in the Aldershot News
http://www.aldershot.co.uk/news/2017/2017760/loonies_pleased_as_landmark_is_restored
We hope to have a pic of this here shortly. Well done Loony's
Thankyou for Charity contribution
We have a letter from VARIETY (jersey) thanking us for the money we collected at the door of the Omarroo on the Sat night of the OMRLP Conference. I asked that it be spent on the annual childrens' outing that they do here each year. -Jersey
We have a letter from VARIETY (jersey) thanking us for the money we collected at the door of the Omarroo on the Sat night of the OMRLP Conference. I asked that it be spent on the annual childrens' outing that they do here each year. -Jersey
A letter from our Chairman
regarding The Official Monster Raving Loony Party Conference 2007 is now online Click Here To Veiw
PARTY CONFERENCE 2007
Loony's from all over the country gathered together to attend this years conference on the beautiful Island of Jersey. Only the loonyparty would hold its annual conference in a place where no one can actually vote for us. This shows that as usual we are the most innovative party around.
A massive vote of thanks go to the Jersey contingent who worked so hard to make this conference yet another success.
After having our usual Cabinet reshuffle outside by the beach we went inside the Ommeroo Hotel to discuss matters of national importance, sutch as new manifesto proposals. It was confirmed that (Banana Man) T.C Owen was to take up the post of Deputy Party leader after Boney Maroney suddenly resigned without warning in March, and The Jersey Flyer was confirmed as our party Chairman.
In the face of a possible impending election the debate ended with the rallying cry from Alan "Howlin Laud" Hope "LOONYS....Get ready for Government..."
Pictures of the conference are on our Conference 2007 page
08/09/07 Jersey flyer on top
As a followup to the article below we have a pic of The Jersey Flyer on top of Mt Etna. he writes: herewith a pic of me on the summit of Mount Etna. It was the worst summit I have ever had to climb as the volcanic ash was very deep and for every 3 steps up i went 1 back. It really was extremely hard.
On the summit I was of course subjected to having to breathe in the most noxious sulphur gas and for a couple of days afterwards I did not feel well at all. There had been a small eruption the day before and a mountain guide was stationed on the slope to try and deter mountaineers fom going up. There were only 3 others that I saw at various stages- 1 luckily already on the summit to take the pic."
17/08/07 Jersey Flyer reaches the top of Mount Etna
As we speak The Jersey Flyer has reached the top of Mount Etna in Sicily. As a World renowned mountaineer our New Party Chairman has once again beaten the odds to reach the top of this live Volcano. It is the largest active volcano in Europe, currently standing about 3,326 m (10,910 ft) high.
Jersey Flyer has of course conquered several other high places and here is the Raving loony mountaineer on top of Ausrtia's 2nd highest mountain - The KITSTEINHORN. Loony card and sticker left at the top so all would know that the Loony Party were there before any others -and THAT'S OFFICIAL!!
14/08/07 First Pics of New Loony Member
We have the first pic and the first of many headlines 'in the Moseley online news' of Rosslyn our youngest member. Photogenic or what.
13/08/07 Grahame Powell
It is with great regret that we announce that our loyal and long serving member Grahame Powell has sadly passed away.
For those that knew Graham you may wish to view his web page. We take this opportunity to express our condolances to Grahame's family and friends.
12/08/07 Petition for Lord Sutch's Statue
Please go to the link below and sign the petition that I have started to honour Lord Sutch with a statue. WE NEED 2,000 SIGNATURES BY JULY 2008
Please send it to everyone you know, the more people who sign it the better.
LORD TOBY JUG http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/LordSutch/
30/07/07 Tony Dangerfield
It is with great sadness that we have to report that legendary musician Tony Dangerfield passed away on 20th July. Tony often played as part of the savages with Screaming Lord Sutch. We take this opportunity to send condolences to all of Tony's family and friends. See more about Tony on his website here
30/07/07 New Loony Party Deputy Leader
It has been confirmed that Top Cat T.C Owen has been offered and has accepted the Post of Loony Party Deputy Leader.
We would like to congratulate T.C on his promotion from mere menial to Deputy. On hearing the news we are told that T.C went bananas, and is looking forward to taking up his new post. Below is a not very good pic of TC as he was coffin at the time.
30/07/07 New Loony Party Chairman
We are very pleased to congratulate and confirm that Jersey Flyer has been offered and has accepted the post of Loony Party Chairman.
Jersey has long been a loyal member of the Party and becoming party Chairman deservedly reflects his massive contribution to the Party. You can read jersey's acceptance speech using the link above or Click Here
28/07/07 Always available for a chat
Our Prime Minister Gordon Brown (like T.Blair) is contactable by email to answer all those niggling little problems and queries that you may have. You can contact him for matters of national importance by email using this link. Send the Prime Minister a message
25/07/07 The answer lies in the soil
Manor Gardens, bequeathed to be allotments 'in perpetuity' by their original owner the 'Right Hon' Major Villiers, sit in the North central section of the Olympic Park. The LDA (London Development Agency) plan to remove them to make a footpath to the stadia, destroying in the process a century of devoted cultivation and a close-knit community rooted in this irreplaceable site. More details here http://www.gamesmonitor.org.uk/node/145
A suggestion by DBopenlock to make Weeding an olympic sport in order to save the 100 year old Manor Garden Allotments from being demolished for the 2012 games seems to solve the problem. On behalf of the OMRLP I have contacted LDA and The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games with this suggestion.
21/07/07 Campaign to save Aldershots heritage
Bob Stanton, aka Professor Nabob has been campaigning to get Aldershot authorities to embrace its military history for future generations rather than allowing it to become neglected. You can see the article and the results of his success here. http://www.getaldershot.co.uk/news/2012/2012799/campaign_to_preserve_heritage
20/7/07 Results
Alan "Howlin Laud" Hope - 129 - 10th from 11 Candidates
John Cartwright - 188 - 9th from 12 Candidates
16/07/07 Election Footprint
Having read John Cartwrights fascinating diary and insights into the everyday activities of fellow candidates, I couldnt help but admire John in that his campaigning is done on foot, whilst the others all use their cars. Once again the OMRLP lead the way in showing the other candidates that campaigning can be done without leaving a massive Carbon Footprint. Indeed the only footprint John leaves is when he accidently treads in something.
16/07/07
Question: Is there no end to the inventiveness and ingenuity of our members?
Answer: Apparently not. The latest offering from Secret Squirrel is the Bicycle safety & Flood Device presently in its testing and development stage. As SS explains
There have many huge and horrific biking accidents,in England, a during events such as the French Tour De France which toured in England this year. Horrific things from scraps to broken noses and arms,legs etc, and we certainly don't want Englishmen suffering from those due to a bicycle accident. Indeed, it is my development of an airbag for bicycles..not that it's constantly deployed and so ever ready, and the actual status of it as a ready piece of safety equipment is readily determined.
You also note that it is useful in the areas of flooding. Truly versatile.
.jpg)
15/07/07
Read the complete daily diary of of John cartwright who campaigned every day for 2 weeks in the Southall Bye- elections 19th July 2007. It makes for fascinating reading, and gives a valuable insight into the daily life of a Loony Prospective Parliamentary Candidate, as well as a humbling look at a man who is obviously a genius. Check out his webpages using our links page.
PPL John Carwright.
05/07/07 (Forthcoming Bye-Elecshuns)
We are putting forward candidates for the Sedgefield and Southall Bye-elecshuns, so anyone wishing to attend please let us know.
People of Ealing & Southhall John Cartwright has already formulated some forward and vote catching Policies. To view some of these go to his website using our links or Click here for a preview.
28/06/07 (Floods everywhere)
"building on floodplains in future will be restricted to large houseboats with recoiling tethers like dog leads. These houses will be able to float up with the floodwater and land safely again in the same place when the water subsides." This was an election Loony manifesto proposal from 2001. Once again we are years ahead.
28/06/07 (Gordon Brown takes over)
After 10 years Gordon Brown our ex chancellor has now become Prime Minister, with a speech that spreads the word "Change" around like confetti. I am a little confused as this is the guy that has held control over home affairs and finance for ten years and has put in place more taxes than any previous chancellor of the exchequer in history. So by "Change" is he referring to the little bit of loose change which remains in my wages after tax.
27/06/07 (Tony Blair resigns)
Well finally its happened. Tony Blair has resigned and made way for Gordon Brown.
He is now going to become Middle East peace Envoy. Probably the most inappropriate job he could have been offered, considering he has caused more deaths and hardship in the Middle East since Gengis Khan.
21/6/07
We now have a new guestbook (see above). Go on... sign it. (Please remember: This is a family show)
21/6/07
More Results in the General News Section from Lord Toby at Meopham Elections. Which I believe is somewhere in Kent
16/6/07
Just a reminder that today is the Anniversary of Screaming Lord Sutch (Our Spiritual Leader). For further information on the life and times of Lord Sutch check out our archive pages. Meanwhile R.I.P David.
16/6/07
Our Member Secret Squirrel has written to us with a few thoughts regarding the unfair treatment English taxpayers get. You can read his comments under loonynews
(3/06/07)
Gordon Brown has announced today that he intends to strengthen the Anti
Terrorist laws. The Loony Party have come up with a practical solution to
help spot terrorists when going on Holiday. (see below)
In the event that you do spot a camel in the Airport Car Park, dont get the
hump, phone the police, making sure that when asked to describe the camel,
you have all the details to hand. Such as One hump or two, and if possible
make, model and serial No. This will help the police to identify the camel. You
may think this is silly, however please note that camels do not normally have
identity cards or Number plates. They are also very difficult to clamp.
(21/06/7) Meopham North Results..Local Election - Thursday, 21st June, 2007
Lord Toby Jug, who stood at the Meopham Local election maintained the Loony Party Tradition By coming Last out of 8 candidates.
Toby receieved 31 votes, almost 3% of the total vote and almost beat the labour candidate., a fact which did not escape the notice of the local newspapers. Well done Toby
(1/06/07)
Just had some more info about the Local Elections last month from Eddie Vee.
He stood and got a whopping 168 votes. Checkout Eddie's homepage here.
(27/05/07)
I was looking at a Loony Party proposals from 2001. For some reason its sounds very
familiar "Quote" Cyclists
The Councils and Government spend hundreds of thousands of pounds building Cycle routes and
lanes to keep cyclists safe and away from vehicles.
Cyclists then ride on the road causing danger to themselves and other road users
It is proposed that all cyclists must (by law) drive in the cyclists lane if provided.
They wouldn't like it if we drove on their bit. "Unquote"
(23/05/07) Chinners election
Just had some feedback on Chinners Victory in East Moseley.
check it out here. Well done Chinners!!
(22/05/07) The Party Lives On
I can confirm that mention has been made of fielding 52 Candidates at the next election. We are restructuring our payment methods so you will shortly be able buy and pay for membership, and some great merchandise online, and have automatic membership renewals (for those of you who forget, as if u would?).
Dont forget to tell everyone about our new website http://www.ravingloonyparty.com and stick it on your favourites now!!!!!!!! as we're not on google yet. This is because Google doesn't change as fast as the loonyparty.
(21/05/07) Local Elecshun results 2007
Once again a sound thrashing for the Loony party....and dont we love it.
For results of the 2007 Locals Click Here
(21/05/07) OMRLP Loses Deputy Leader - Party Lives On
Boney Maroney our deputy leader, has recently resigned from the party.
As a result of Boney's departure all the work that she did has been passed to other members of the Loony Party organisation. And what a lot of work it is! We are not sure how Boney managed to keep on top of it all, but we would like to thank her for all her work and dedication in keeping the party going over the last few years, and wish her well for the future.
15/6/07
We would like to congratulate our Candidate "Chinners and Sheila" on the birth today of a baby girl. Named Rosslyn she weighed in at 5lbs. Mother and daughter are doing well. Chinners we are not so sure about. Watch this space.
10/6/07
It is now confirmed that the Loony Party membership will now be £10.00 per year. In a statement Alan "Howlin Laud" Hope said "Its unfortunate that we have to charge at all, however due to the ever increasing running costs involved in running a registered political party we do have to charge. We hope that the new structure will encourage many more members to sign up and renew their vows to vote insanity..."
28/06/07 (Gordon Brown takes over)
After 10 years Gordon Brown our ex chancellor has now become Prime Minister, with a speech that spreads the word "Change" around like confetti. I am a little confused as this is the guy that has held control over home affairs and finance for ten years and has put in place more taxes than any previous chancellor of the exchequer in history. So by "Change" is he referring to the little bit of loose change which remains in my wages after tax.
Previous page: news 15/12/07-06/03/08
Next page: Party History & Archives