Labour News- Time to end 'Camerkozy' economics
- Owen Paterson's made-up job figures don't add up to much for Northern Ireland - Coaker
- U-turn a victory for places of worship but other listed buildings still clobbered - Harman
- Increase in number of patients who waited longer than 18 weeks for treatment is another sign of an NHS slipping backwards
- Ministers must not push people back into fuel poverty - Flint
- Figures reveal house building starts down 15 per cent - Dromey
- David Cameron promised recovery and he has delivered recession - Ed Miliband
- Government incompetence is the real reason for backtracking on solar - Flint
- Green Deal must be a good deal - Berger
- This is fantastic news for the Ellesmere Port plant - Umunna
Category Archives: Campaigning
When people know the truth they back the bin workers and street cleaners
I’m a bit late posting this photo, because I’ve been busy out talking to Labour Party members in Elmet and Rothwell for the Parliamentary selection. On Thursday I went with my daughter Esme to join the demonstration outside Leeds Civic … Continue reading
Posted in Campaigning, Elmet and Rothwell, GMB, trade union, Unison, Unite
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Just added some new YouTube videos
I’ve just added some new videos to my YouTube channel. The three that I’ve added so far are all of me either public speaking or being interviewed on television news. As I add more videos they will all be available … Continue reading
Posted in Campaigning, Community safety, Elmet and Rothwell
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Social media campaign hammers the Daily Mail
In the Elmet and Rothwell constituency we’ve often had issues with unauthorised traveller sites causing problems for local people. However, even the people who’ve suffered from these problems would be shocked by the online poll that the Daily Mail is … Continue reading
Posted in Campaigning, Elmet and Rothwell, Garforth, Rothwell
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Cut in Elmet and Rothwell and it hurts our people
The local Conservatives in Elmet and Rothwell are showing their true colours. Alan Lamb, a Wetherby councillor, on his blog, is calling for cuts in public services. He even goes as far as to say and I quote “I hope, … Continue reading
Posted in Campaigning, Community safety, Elmet and Rothwell, Health, Older People
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Incinerator issue burns on
Just an update on the ongoing incinerator issue (the proposed waste treatment plant), the council have four bidders for the plant, three are proposing the use of ‘energy from waste’ whilst the fourth is proposing ‘mechanical biological treatment’. Three of … Continue reading
Posted in Campaigning, Elmet and Rothwell, Environment, Health
Tagged Elmet and Rothwell, Leeds
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On the Euro campaign trail in Elmet and Rothwell
I’ve been out enjoying the sunshine (and not too much rain) while out on the Euro campaign trail. It’s so important to ensure that we re-elect our Labour MEPs so they can carry on the good work they do for … Continue reading
Posted in Campaigning, Elmet and Rothwell, Rothwell
Tagged Elmet and Rothwell, Europe, Rothwell
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Safety concerns over axing of Elmet and Rothwell night bus
It’s a blow that bus company First has axed two Leeds night buses including the 921 Leeds – Swillington, especially as this could compromise public safety. The story is in tonight’s Yorkshire Evening Post. I would have thought that with … Continue reading
Posted in Campaigning, Elmet and Rothwell, Transport, Young People
Tagged Elmet and Rothwell, Leeds, Rothwell, Swillington
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