by Karen Bruce on August 16th, 2009
I have been asked by local Labour Party members to put my name forward to be selected as Labour’s Parliamentary candidate for the new constituency of Elmet and Rothwell.The constituency contains most of the old constituency of Elmet (currently represented by Colin Burgon MP), as well as all of the Rothwell ward from the old
Continue reading Elmet and Rothwell selection for Labour’s Parliamentary candidate
by Karen Bruce on June 18th, 2009
Excellent all member meeting yesterday evening of Elmet and Rothwell Labour Party. Whilst this is a difficult time for us as a party it was great to see members fired up and speaking passionately about the issues that matter to them. Colin Burgon, our retiring MP gave a really interesting speech, I can identify with
Continue reading Elmet and Rothwell Labour Party meeting
by Karen Bruce on June 13th, 2009
We had a good Rothwell Labour Party meeting this week. We had a lively discussion about what we all thought about recent national issues, including the devastating recent Euro election results, the expenses scandal, ID cards and elected mayors. We also talked about the issues local to us such as the incinerator which is to
Continue reading Renewing the local Labour Party in Elmet and Rothwell
by Karen Bruce on June 7th, 2009
Today was ‘Open Farm Sunday’ which is great as it gives everyone the opportunity to experience the countryside and connect with the land that feeds us.
We went to a local farm, Swillington Organic Farm, which was taking part, with our little girl Esme. I know Swillington well, having lived there before we moved to neighbouring
Continue reading Open farm Sunday in Swillington