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West Watford Councillor, Nigel Bell,
has been selected by Labour to challenge the Liberal Democrat
Mayor, Dorothy Thornhill in the Mayoral and local elections on 6th
May. Nigel, who was last elected in May 2009 with a 14% swing, will
be a popular choice amongst voters. He received congratulations
last year from the Prime Minister for securing the biggest swing to
a Labour of any candidate in the UK.
Nigel said:
“It is a great honour to be selected to stand in this election. I
have always served people of all political persuasions and I would
work to build consensus to revitalise our town."
Claire Ward, Watford’s MP said:“Nigel will present a real challenge
to the Libera...
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 Tory watch |
 Take a long hard look at the Tories on crime - Johnson |
When it comes to crime, David Cameron is more concerned with headlines than policies. That’s why he talks Britain down by deliberately misleading the public about crime figures even though his party has been censured by the Statistics Authority for doing this. The reality is the Conservatives have voted against Labour’s measures to fight crime including opposing changes to the retention of DNA evidence – making it harder for the police to catch criminals. And they have campaigned against the use of CCTV which reduces the fear of crime and anti-social behaviour. Alan Johnson MP, Labour’s Home Secretary said: “Labour wants to see a future fair for all and today I am setting out the tough action we are taking to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour. “While crime has been cut by over a third since 1997 and Labour is protecting front line policing the Conservatives have refused to say if they would protect the police budget. “Labour is clear about what we will do to keep people safe –the Tories’ refusal to reveal their own plans should not go unchallenged. Nor should their election candidates be able to continually mislead the public with dodgy crime statistics. “I am urging people today to take a long hard look at the Tories’ policies on crime and particularly the fact that they would make it harder for the police to use DNA to catch criminals. Our hard hitting short film exposes how weak the Tories are when it comes to fighting crime....
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| Michael Foot - statements from Gordon Brown and Ray Collins |
Gordon Brown MP, Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party, commenting on the news that Michael Foot has passed away, said: "Michael Foot was a man of deep principle and passionate idealism and one of the most eloquent speakers Britain has ever heard. “He was an indomitable figure who always stood up for his beliefs and whether people agreed with him or not they admired his character and his steadfastness. “The respect he earned over a long life of service means that across our country today people, no matter their political views, will mourn the passing of a great and compassionate man. “All his life, Michael campaigned and fought for the ideals he believed in. I remember fondly my time with him and Jill Craigie, the love of his life - they both inspired me with their passion and kindness. They leave behind so many people whose grief overwhelms us today. “While Michael was a brilliant thinker – a first rate journalist and a celebrated biographer – he always knew that for the people and causes he had entered politics to represent, the Commons was not simply a forum for debate but the theatre of change. “As Leader of the Labour Party in the most difficult circumstances he was a respected and unifying figure who sought to steer it through turbulent times. And his record as a Labour minister and champion of working men and women will always be a tribute to his convictions and a source of pride...
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West Watford Councillor, Nigel Bell,
has been selected by Labour to challenge the Liberal Democrat
Mayor, Dorothy Thornhill in the Mayoral and local elections on 6th
May. Nigel, who was last elected in May 2009 with a 14% swing, will
be a popular choice amongst voters. He received congratulations
last year from the Prime Minister for securing the biggest swing to
a Labour of any candidate in the UK.
Nigel said:
“It is a great honour to be selected to stand in this election. I
have always served people of all political persuasions and I would
work to build consensus to revitalise our town."
Claire Ward, Watford’s MP said:“Nigel will present a real challenge
to the Libera...
