"I first got involved in the Labour party as a young woman right at the beginning of the 1980's - because I was angry. Angry at the rise in unemployment. Angry about rising homelessness. Angry that young people had lost confidence in the future,..."
"....I have seen Labour make huge improvements to our country: rebuilding our neglected schools and hospitals. Policing has been massively improved bringing a real transformation to our neighbourhoods. The minimum wage was a long overdue protection...."
..."I really got interested in politics and our communities when my daughters came into the world in my mid 20s. Life and decisions made by politicians seemed much more important to me when I had children and all that extra responsibility of looking after someone other than myself...."
..."Europe does more than assist us in the regeneration of our region. As a regional Euro MP and Vice Chair of the European Parliament’s Economic & Monetary Affairs Committee it’s my job to ensure we help create opportunities for our businesses"
Laurence is Trafford Labour's planning spokesperson and is heavily involved in the Gorse Hill Community. He is chair of Stretford Neighbourhood Forum and a School Governor at two of our precious schools.
"Labour’s strength is its members. Their talent and potential needs to be unleashed. Our members need to feel more included and valued for their time, commitment and dedication. Through Labour, they must feel able to shape the direction and policy of their party."
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