If we want to rebuild to win the next election, we need the grassroots of our party to be a strong as it can possibly be. Julian is the right person to help make that happen.

He’s worked tirelessly at every level of the voluntary party for decades, in every corner of the country. Julian is approachable, considered and always professional. Crucially, he’s never forgotten that the key to a strong national party is to unlock the potential of local associations – and local members.

I can think of nobody better to champion our volunteers as Chairman of the National Convention.