Stand up for democracy

AS CAMPAIGNING RESUMES, JEREMY CORBYN SPEAKS ABOUT THE NEED TO LEARN FROM THE APPALLING EVENT IN MANCHESTER:

"Our nation has been united in shock and grief. But as I watched thousands of people coming together in Albert Square in Manchester, I saw unwavering defiance too.

"This attack sought to divide us, and instead we sent a powerful message of solidarity and of love. We saw so much evidence of our humanity: from the people we ask to protect us in the emergency services; from those who rushed towards the carnage to comfort the dying or offered lifts home and places to stay; from those gathered the following day in Albert Square.

"So for the rest of this election campaign all of us need to stand together and we need to stand up for democracy.

"Because when we talk about British values, including tolerance and mutual support, democracy is at the very heart of them."

Millions of pensioners betrayed by Theresa May

Jeremy Corbyn reacts to Theresa May's attack on older people in today's Tory manifesto.:

Millions of pensioners are betrayed by Theresa May's manifesto. She is hitting older people with a classic Nasty Party triple whammy. Scrapping the triple lock on pensions, removing the Winter Fuel Allowance and forcing those who need social care to pay for it with their homes.

To be fair though, Jeremy, at least these are policies she didn't steal from us.

Labour's campaign

On the day our manifesto is officially published - and the BBC can officially tear into our agenda because it means people like them might have to chip in a little more to public coffers - here is a reminder who Labour is really about (and, incidentally, where they live).

Jeremy Corbyn launches Labour's Campaign

Well done, Amanda!

Tremendous victory for Amanda Hack in Braunstone Town. A ray of hope on a pretty grim night.

Commiserations to our candidates who were not so successful. We really must find a way of getting round the blanket pro-Tory coverage of our main media.

And now - back in Lutterworth

Have you not voted Labour yet? These people have, and look how happy they are! In Lutterworth and villages, vote for DAVID GAIR, in Broughton and villages, vote for SANDRA PARKINSON, and in Bruntingthorpe (that's all the other villages including Fleckney) you need to be voting for LIZ MARSH.

And the same team in Broughton Astley this morning

I'm thinking there may be a theme here...

Labour4Lutterworth in Gilmorton this lunchtime

Support your local Labour candidates on Thursday

“I am delighted to support these three excellent candidates and urge local residents to vote for them on Thursday May 4.”

 

WILLY BACH, who is your Leicestershire Police & Crime Commissioner and a local resident.

DAVID GAIR - LUTTERWORTH DIVISION

SANDRA PARKINSON - BROUGHTON DIVISION

LIZ MARSH - BRUNTINGTHOPE DIVISION

Your LABOUR candidate for Lutterworth Division

DAVID GAIR

I have lived in this Division – in Lutterworth and Claybrooke Magna – for 33 years. My children were educated locally and now both live and work locally. In 8 years as a Town Councillor I have tried to save the allotments and further the Eastern bypass. I opposed the removal of the grant to our Citizens Advice Bureau.

Taking a stand on major changes I am active on the major issues – Magna Park, Lutterworth East and the reorganisation of local health services. We all use Magna Park one way or another, but the massive developments proposed are too much. Even partial development requires infrastructure way beyond anything that exists or is proposed. Lutterworth Labour wants a strategic overview of the whole region so that development goes to appropriate areas with the proper levels of infrastructure,.

Lutterworth East We opposed the building of more housing between the town and Magna Park and supported the development of Lutterworth East. Only Lutterworth East will generate the correct level of social provision, such as primary schools, and secure the Eastern Bypass.

A stronger voice The County Council, which is supposed to take the strategic overview, does nothing under the Conservatives. We desperately need a stronger voice at County Hall if we are to secure the funding share we deserve to improve the quality of life in Lutterworth, Bitteswell, the Claybrookes and Ullesthorpe.

Your Labour candidate for Broughton Division

SANDRA PARKINSON

I am proud to have been a resident in Broughton Astley for over 16 years.  During this period I have witnessed positive improvements to our area of South Leicestershire. However, I am dismayed that traffic calming measures have still not been addressed.  As your Labour County Councillor I will seek to address the following issues:
Condition of highways throughout the area	·   Poor maintenance resulting in potholes ·   Road markings worn out ·   Speeding problems
Broughton Astley village centre congestion	Pushchair users and the disabled can’t use the pavement in safety. Shopkeepers and shoppers tell me that a simple one way system is needed, but the present council continues to do nothing!
Red Admiral pedestrian crossing, Broughton Astley	Despite initial support from the County Council, the offer of a zebra crossing was withdrawn. A zebra crossing would provide a safe place to cross and deter speeding traffic.
Bulls Head crossroads, Broughton Astley	This black-spot is particularly busy at school bus times. A simple mini roundabout would make traffic and pedestrians much safer and slow down speeding drivers at a busy and dangerous junction.
BROUGHTON DIVISION INCLUDES THE VILLAGES OF Ashby Magna, Ashby Parva, Broughton Astley, Dunton Bassett, Frolesworth and Leire.
Real Change for a Better Leicestershire

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Your Labour candidate for Bruntingthorpe Division

Bruntingthorpe Division

Arnesby, Catthorpe, Cotesbach, Fleckney, Gilmorton, Husbands Bosworth, Kimcote & Walton, Knaptoft, Misterton with Walcote, Mowsley, North Kilworth, Peatling Magna, Peatling Parva, Shawell, Shearsby, South Kilworth, Swinford, Westrill & Starmore, Willoughby Waterleys

LIZ MARSH

I am proud to have been selected as your Labour candidate for the Bruntingthorpe Division. For 35 years I have watched the area develop and change, having lived in Fleckney between 1982 and 1985 and Walcote since 2004. Some changes have been positive. Others have left me disheartened and dismayed.


Public Transport
The County Council has not protected our buses. Too many villagers are left isolated. Gilmorton residents cannot get to work by bus and no one, even in a village the size of Fleckney, has an an evening or a Sunday service. How can this be right?

Housing Growth

Our villages are bigger, but where are the facilities to support this growth? Post offices, shops, pubs and schools are the lifeblood of our village communities but without the support of our County Council most are more likely to close than expand. And how many villages can offer the homes needed for young people or elderly residents?


Roads
Congestion, speeding, potholes... it began as a joke but, really, it is true. The only time our roads get any attention is in election year. Residents complain about traffic pollution. They campaign for safe crossings and other traffic calming measures. And the County Council does what it always does. Nothing.

If I am elected, I will make sure the rural voice is heard in County Hall. How can you be satisfied with the current service? There is no service! 

Your LABOUR Manifesto for Leicestershire

LABour – offering real change for a better Leicestershire

Savage Tory cuts have left councils struggling to maintain essential services. Labour’s REAL CHANGE plan is made up of four key promises designed to deliver smart, modern, local services, creating a better Leicestershire for everyone and giving you more say and control in your community.

PROMISE ONE

A SINGLE COUNCIL FOR EACH AREA

Replacing district and county councils. Removing 200+ councillors and giving local communities greater say in setting local service priorities.

Creating long-term Community Action Plans to secure desperately needed investment.

Improving health and social care provision across the County by joining up local NHS, Public Health and Social Services.

PROMISE TWO

A STRONG COMMUNITY SUPPORT NETWORK

Establishing directly funded Community Support Hubs.

Introducing a bank share of skills and local websites to highlight gaps and opportunities in local provision.

Ensuring our schools play their part in providing community facilities for our young people.

Supporting our community libraries

Promise three

Healthier, safer communities

An Ethical Care Charter to guarantee safe, dignified care for everyone who needs it.

A Mental Health Champion in every community to ensure the quality of local support.

School Parking Community Champions and Road Safety Budgets for every councillor to resolve local traffic problems.

Promise four

Investing in making your life better --- today

An Affordable Homes Partnership building the homes we need at a price we can afford.

A single Leicestershire Growth Plan.

1000 new apprenticeships. A Small Business support scheme. A Careers Hub in every community.

Sure Start Centres for all children and new parents.

One thing we know as an absolute fact. Nothing is going to change so long as the current two-tier system remains in place. Nothing has changed since the Millennium – except that services have withered away, frontline staff have been sacked,  the general quality of life across the county has got gradually worse. And yet Council Tax has continued to rise. To pay for what, exactly?

The time has come for a little less conversation and a lot more action – vote labour THURSDAY MAY 4!