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: Elmet and Rothwell
A nice family visit to Wetherby
Had a great day with Stuart and Esme in Wetherby, we had a lovely fish and chip lunch from the Wetherby Whaler at the side of the river Wharfe in the shade of a tree as it was so hot! … Continue reading
Promising news for Elmet and Rothwell cyclists
A new bike link between Garforth and Temple Newsam is being proposed to encourage local people to ride their bikes more often as Garforth Today reports. Leeds Bike Week (from June 13) will see a range of schemes put forward. … Continue reading
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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
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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
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Labour tackling inequalities
One of the issues closest to my heart is equality and I’m proud that the Labour Party is continuing to do something about inequality. Labour has always stood up for equality which is one of the reasons why I’m in … Continue reading
Colin Burgon MP stands down from Elmet and Rothwell
I’m very sorry that our local MP Colin Burgon has decided to stand down and not run at the next general election. As a member of the local party I have received a letter from Colin explaining his decision and … Continue reading
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Hilary Benn launches Rothwell local election campaign
I’m delighted that Hilary Benn came to Rothwell on Friday evening to get the Rothwell Labour Party local election campaign off in full swing! It’s great that Hilary gave us his support by speaking at our fundraising dinner, which was … Continue reading
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