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Andy reconnecting Labour

All the Labour leadership candidates were invited to speak at the Unison annual meeting yesterday in Leeds and take part in a hustings. I was there with Andy Burnham and was really impressed by the level of support he has with many Unison members. Speaking to members there it was obvious the respect and affection

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Congratulations to James Lewis

I would like to thank you all for giving your loyal support throughout the selection in Elmet and Rothwell, I’ve loved meeting so many of you, thank you for welcoming me into your homes. I’ll never forget the trust and confidence you have shown in me. I congratulate James Lewis on becoming Elmet and Rothwell’s

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Eddie Izzard on Labour’s greatest achievements

Not content with his amazing marathon achievements Eddie Izzard wants to be a Labour MP or MEP “in the next 10 to 15 years”. At least I’m not up against Eddie for the Elmet and Rothwell selection as in this YouTube video he does a brilliantly engaging job of reminding people of some of Labour’s

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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 Hall in support of the bin workers and street cleaners who are having their

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First branch nominations 100% success

Tonight the first two Labour Party branches in Elmet and Rothwell constituency held their nomination meetings and I’m delighted and honoured to say I secured a clean sweep by receiving nominations from both Harewood branch and Wetherby branch. I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported me. That’s five nominations I’ve

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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 by just clicking on the TV link at the top of this page. This is my

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Unite the Union nominates me for Elmet and Rothwell

I’m delighted and honoured to be able to let you all know that Unite the Union, Britain’s biggest trade union, has nominated me to be the prospective Parliamentary candidate for Elmet and Rothwell. Every local Labour Party branch and affiliated organisation (which includes trade unions) is allowed to nominate three prospective candidates – one

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Elmet and Rothwell selection for Labour’s Parliamentary candidate

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

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Opera In the Park 2009 another resounding success

A wonderful night was had by all at this year’s Opera in the Park which as always was set in the glorious surroundings of Temple Newsam on one of the most beautiful warm evenings we’ve had this year! I’ve always thought that this free event provided by Leeds City Council was a real bonus

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Wetherby girl given Asbo

Leeds City Council reports that an Asbo has been given to a 14 year old girl in Wetherby to try to curb her drunken, threatening and violent behaviour. Earlier interventions had failed to control Catherine Emery’s behaviour. The Asbo will put strict controls on her for a two year period.

Asbos are an effective tool

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