Category: Labour Party

  • Trust me, I’m a politician. How can we regain the trust we’ve lost?

    Trust me, I’m a politician. How can we regain the trust we’ve lost?

    I picked up Anthony Seldon’s book at Stretford library. It was published just as the MPs’ expenses scandal was peaking so perhaps a little out of date, but it got me interested in the latest figures which are summarised below: Office of National Statistics – Trust in Government 2022 So, only 35% trust the national…

  • Committees may not be a good way to design a car, but they’re the way to make sure the city ticks

    Committees may not be a good way to design a car, but they’re the way to make sure the city ticks

    There have still been a few meetings happening as we enter the summer break. Whilst I haven’t attended all in person, the importance of the subject matter has made it imperative to read the reports and catch the video streams. Committees are hard work and you still get the occasional member who can never reach…

  • What a week!

    What a week!

    The induction’s over. It’s been quite a heavy week as the routine starts to kick in. Labour Away Day – Saturday Political parties are strange things. People have different motivations. Whether to rule or to represent, how to shape our local places, climbing up the ladder to get a better job. So, we’re a disparate…

  • Why are cycle lanes happening, Everywhere?

    Why are cycle lanes happening, Everywhere?

    A voter asks Can you tell me what you think of the situation with regard to cycle lanes, which are being increased by a very large number all around Stretford, Trafford and most other surrounding areas? It is a driver’s worst nightmare and it no longer matters when you are travelling. There used to be…

  • A Labour Party that is proud to be Pro-Business

    A Labour Party that is proud to be Pro-Business

    Keir Starmer tells the CBI that Labour is ready to be a partner to the business community.

  • I’m going for the Lostock and Barton shortlist

    I’m going for the Lostock and Barton shortlist

    Mike Cordingley – Lostock and Barton Ward (formerly Gorse Hill) I’m immensely proud of my 15 years as a successful councillor in Gorse Hill Ward. I played a major part in transforming separate parts of the ward, working with residents to improve their environment and taking on vested interests where their activities impacted our communities.…