Paul Burgin of the Mars Hill blog has tagged me in this May 1979 meme.
How old were you?
Sixteen.
What are your personal political memories, if you have any?
I was in the Lower Sixth at Saffron Walden County High School. The school decided to have a mock election, and I romped home with a 27% majority. It's still the only election I have ever won! It was slightly marred by the National Front candidate coming second. Labour came fifth, behind the Liberals and Greens. I don't remember a single thing about the real election, I'm afraid.
Political Views Held?
Up until the autumn of 1978 I had been a Liberal - even being a member of the party. But I then heard a speech by Margaret Thatcher in the autumn of 1978 which made me realise I was a Conservative. It was that speech which inspired me to get involved in politics.
Where did you live?
Ashdon, near Saffron Walden in Essex.
School/College/Workplace?
Saffron Walden County High School.
Favourite TV Programmes?
Multi coloured swap shio, Grange Hill, Within These Walls and Bouquet of Barbed Wire.
Favourite Band/Music/etc..?
Abba, Cliff Richard, as if you needed to ask.