Public office deserves the very best people - doing it for the right reasons. Is that you? Are you ambitious for the country? Confused by the process? Frustrated by the opaque system?
I have helped over 175 people get through the process and become MPs and hundreds of others succeed in local government or as Police and Crime Commissioners. There are many ways to serve. Are you ready for the challenge?
I can help you understand and navigate the system, pass the filters and stop you underselling yourself. I also improve your chances of passing the PAB with a good pass, work on your strategy for getting selected and then getting elected.
"I applied for, got selected, fought and won the first and only seat I applied for." - Two sitting MP's
Are you deeply frustrated by the gradual decline happening in our country and concerned about the direction of the country? Do you want to be part of the solution, and believe you can make a positive impact on a national level? Being a Member of Parliament is a challenging and demanding role, but becoming an MP can be just as challenging. Margaret Thatcher was rejected on multiple occasions.
How do you become an MP? First you have to pass the PAB or Parliamentary Assessment Board, then write your CV, draft and built-proof your speech and prepare for your Q & A.
I have been helping wannabe parliamentary candidates Get Selected since 2003. I have helped people like you navigate (infiltrate!) the various vetting processes and stages to get selected as a Conservative Parliamentary Candidate. My support and courses cover prepping for the PAB, 360-degree prep & public speaking coaching to help you strategise and prepare for the Association Selection Panel and the selection process, including EGMs, SGMs, AGMs (Getting Selected) and then prepare for all aspects of the campaign, volunteer management, media, Open Primaries, Hustings etc (Getting Elected).
I have done most of the jobs in the voluntary party. In these roles I have selected council, parliamentary and MEP candidates. I have been Association Chairman; Association Deputy Chairman: Membership & Fundraising; Association Deputy Chairman: Europe; Mutual Aid Officer; Ward Chairman; Constituency Campaign Director; Constituency Election Agent and even.... reached the lofty heights (drum roll) of Sussex Area Officer: Target Seats.
Guido Fawkes called me a "Maverick Rebel". I'd take that double compliment from anyone - but from the Guido Fawkes team - I cherish it!
But my results helping candidates are all that count.
I can help you in all aspects of candidate selection:
Over 1/3 of current Conservative MPs have been through my training. Over 175 MPs in Total.
“Peter is a truly excellent guy. I can say that as a direct result of my one day session with him, my presentational skills leapt immeasurably, whilst the content of my profile and speeches became coherent and relevant to the audiences I was addressing. I can be certain that my political career has a sound foundation based almost entirely on Peter's input and help."
MP for Wyre Forest
“The genius political consultant Peter Botting.”
Founder of ConservativeHome.com, Co-founder of the Centre for Social Justice, Times Columnist, former comment editor at the Times.
“What I find amazing is that the detail he gave still lasts with me after more than a year. Most courses, etc. I have been on I have forgotten their points after a few hours!”
MP for Pudsey
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