by Karen Bruce on August 21st, 2010
On Monday event with Andy Burnham took place in Leeds. As Andy’s regional director I got to organise and host the event.
Thanks to @pennyb for the photo.
Great feedback for Andy from Leeds with lots of twitter comments and this great email I thought I’d share:
I really enjoyed Andy Burnham’s presentation and questions last night.
Continue reading Leeds loves Andy Burnham
by Karen Bruce on July 3rd, 2010
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
Continue reading Andy reconnecting Labour
by Karen Bruce on August 27th, 2009
The talks between Leeds City Council and the trade unions (Unite, GMB, Unison) have failed. About what you’d expect when they are the responsibility of a Liberal Democrat leader of a Tory/Lib Dem council.
The trade unions have been trying to have a sensible discussion with Leeds City Council as to how to resolve the proposed
Continue reading Tory and Lib Dem councillors attack on unions bring bin strike closer
by Karen Bruce on May 29th, 2009
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. Let’s hope this means fewer people will use their cars and add to the congestion
Continue reading Promising news for Elmet and Rothwell cyclists