If last week felt six days long, this one seemed to fly, as if it had been fitted out with hyperspeed engines. Amongst the hustle and bustle of a busy campaign office, survey followed survey and newletter followed newsletter with some other bits and bobs thrown in too. This was a week which went down to the wire. In fact, as I was running alongside the railway tracks on Friday evening, I arrived at the platform just two minutes before the train was due. Phew, made it. Home at last.
I have finished tweaking my CV and my application for the role of Researcher or Parliamentary Assistant has been sent off. I have also written to an old American History tutor who has been involved with political campaigns in the States, about the possibilities of working in U.S politics too. I shall keep you updated on what becomes of that.
Yet I have enjoyed being in Peterborough and have put a lot of time and energy into Stewart Jackson's campaign. Over sarnies and a plate of chips, kindly offered by the Secretary, I inquired about the possibility of continuing with Stewart after the election. I was pleased to be told that I could intern at his Westminster office in October. Feeling closer to my goal of a permanent job in Parliament, I for one, can't wait :-)
Until then, I have been asked to stay at the Peterborough office where I will carry on being mentored in local politics and build upon my current experience. Part of that will be to develop further my file on procedures, which includes all aspects of working on a campaign and managing a political office. Sets me up nicely for managing a national campaign myself maybe?
Behind the scenes, the clockwork visibly whirs as the Campaign Manager continues to plan. I wonder what next week will bring and the surprises it has in store? Stay tuned to find out.
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